LIGHT International Journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of
publication ethics and takes all possible measures against any publication
malpractices. All authors, editors, peer reviewers, and journal managers are
expected to adhere to the ethical standards outlined below.
1. Duties of Authors
a. Authors submitting manuscripts to LIGHT International Journal must ensure
that:
b. The submitted work is original, unpublished, and not under consideration
elsewhere.
c. All sources and references are properly cited to avoid plagiarism.
d. Authorship is limited to those who have made a significant contribution to
the research and writing process.
e. Any conflicts of interest are disclosed clearly.
f. Ethical standards involving human subjects (if any) have been upheld,
and informed consent has been obtained where appropriate.
g. Data presented in the manuscript is accurate, real, and not manipulated
or falsified.
2. Duties of Editors
a. Editors of LIGHT International Journal are responsible for:
b. Making publication decisions based on the manuscript’s academic merit,
originality, relevance, and clarity.
c. Ensuring a fair and impartial peer review process.
d. Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
e. Acting on ethical complaints and concerns related to submitted or
published papers.
f. Preventing and addressing any conflict of interest that may arise.
3. Duties of Peer Reviewers
a. Peer reviewers play a critical role in maintaining the quality and
integrity of the journal. They are expected to:
b. Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback.
c. Maintain confidentiality of the manuscript during and after the review
process.
d. Avoid reviewing manuscripts where there is a potential conflict of
interest.
e. Report any suspected plagiarism, duplication, or unethical research.
3. Duties of the Publisher
a. The publisher of LIGHT International Journal ensures:
b. Proper archiving and digital preservation of all published content.
c. Ethical and transparent editorial processes.
d. Support for the editorial board in handling ethical concerns and cases of
scientific misconduct.
e. Implementation of tools and systems to detect plagiarism and maintain
research integrity.
5. Publication Misconduct
Examples of misconduct include but are not limited to:
a. Plagiarism (including self-plagiarism)
b. Data fabrication or falsification
c. Unethical experimentation
d. Redundant publication
e. Undisclosed conflicts of interest
When misconduct is identified, appropriate corrective actions will be taken,
including rejection of the manuscript, publication of corrections, or retraction of the
article.
6. Ethics Oversight
LIGHT International Journal adheres to the guidelines provided by the Committee
on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal will actively cooperate with institutions