Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to BUJAES must adhere to the following ethical standards:

-Originality and Plagiarism:

Authors must ensure that submitted work is original and has not been previously published. All sources and references must be properly cited.

Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, duplication, or unattributed use of others' work, is unacceptable.

-Multiple or Concurrent Submission:

Authors must not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal.

-Data Accuracy:

Authors must present accurate data and results. Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is considered serious ethical misconduct.

-Acknowledgment of Sources:

Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors should cite publications that influenced the reported research.

-Authorship Criteria:

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to:

  • the research design.
  • data analysis.
  • manuscript preparation.

All co-authors must approve the final manuscript prior to submission.

-Conflict of Interest:

Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the research results or interpretation.