Ethics and Privacy Policy

SciSphere – A Grantsculpt Publication

1. Ethics Policy

1.1. Research Integrity

SciSphere upholds the highest standards of research integrity. All submitted manuscripts must adhere to ethical principles, ensuring honesty, transparency, and accountability in research and publication.

1.2. Authorship and Contributions

Authorship should reflect significant contributions to the research. All listed authors must have:

• Substantially contributed to the research work.
• Approved the final version of the manuscript.
• Agreed to be accountable for its accuracy and integrity.

Any disputes regarding authorship should be resolved before submission. Guest authorship, ghostwriting, and honorary authorship are strictly prohibited.

1.3. Plagiarism and Misconduct

All submissions undergo plagiarism screening. The following unethical practices are strictly prohibited:

• Plagiarism (including self-plagiarism)
• Fabrication and falsification of data
• Manipulation of citations to inflate impact
• Duplicate submissions or redundant publications

Any ethical violations may lead to rejection, retraction, or notification to the authors’ institutions.

1.4. Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence their work. Failure to disclose relevant conflicts may result in manuscript rejection or retraction.

1.5. Ethical Approval for Research

For studies involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data, ethical approval from relevant institutional review boards (IRB) or ethics committees must be provided.

1.6. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure fairness, objectivity, and high academic standards. Reviewers are required to:

• Provide constructive, unbiased feedback.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding manuscript content.
• Disclose any conflicts of interest before reviewing.

1.7. Retractions and Corrections

If ethical concerns or errors arise post-publication, the journal reserves the right to:

• Issue corrections for honest errors.
• Publish expressions of concern in unresolved cases.
• Retract articles in cases of serious misconduct.

2. Privacy Policy

2.1. Data Collection and Usage

Scientific Interdisciplinary respects user privacy and collects only necessary information for journal operations, including:

• Author details (name, affiliation, email) for manuscript processing.
• Reviewer and editor information for peer review management.
• Reader data (optional) for journal engagement analytics.

Collected data will not be sold or shared with third parties for commercial purposes.

2.2. Data Security

We implement strict security measures to protect user data from unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure. Users are responsible for keeping their login credentials secure.

2.3. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.

2.4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools (e.g., plagiarism detection software, analytics) that comply with data protection regulations. Any external links provided in articles are not covered under this policy.

2.5. User Rights

Users have the right to:

• Request access to their personal data.
• Request corrections or deletions where applicable.
• Withdraw consent for data processing.

Requests can be made by contacting the journal’s editorial office.

2.6. Updates to the Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. Users are encouraged to review it regularly for changes.

For any questions or concerns regarding ethics or privacy, please contact the Editorial Office of SciSphere – Grantsculpt Publication.