Science Exploration Press is committed to upholding the highest standards of research integrity and publication ethics. Our policies adhere to the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and other international standards to ensure the credibility and reliability of the research we publish. The followings are our general ethical principles, and detailed information about research and publication ethics could be found at Editorial Policies.

1. Ethical Oversight

We require all submitted manuscripts to comply with applicable ethical standards in research and publication. Editors, authors, and reviewers must adhere to ethical principles at every stage of the publication process.

2. Research Ethics

● Human and Animal Research: Research involving human participants or animals must comply with relevant ethical guidelines, such as the Declaration of Helsinki, and obtain approval from an appropriate ethics committee. Authors must include a statement describing this approval in their manuscript.
● Informed Consent: For studies involving human participants, authors must confirm that informed consent was obtained from all participants or their legal guardians.
● Data Protection: Research involving sensitive personal data must comply with applicable data protection and privacy laws.

3. Publication Ethics

● Originality and Plagiarism: Science Exploration Press uses plagiarism detection tools to verify the originality of submitted manuscripts. Suspected cases of plagiarism will be investigated according to COPE guidelines. Authors must appropriately cite or acknowledge all sources and influences.
● Multiple Submissions: Manuscripts submitted to Science Exploration Press must not be under consideration by any other journal or publication.
● Conflicts of Interest: All authors, reviewers, and Editors are required to disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence the research, review, or decision-making process.

4. Authorship Criteria

Science Exploration Press adheres to the authorship definition outlined by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). Contributors who do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged separately. The corresponding author must ensure all co-authors approve the final manuscript.

5. Peer Review Integrity

All submissions are subject to a rigorous single-blind peer-review process to ensure quality and reliability. The identities of reviewers are protected, and reviews must remain confidential. Reviewers are expected to provide objective and constructive feedback while adhering to confidentiality standards.

6. Data Integrity and Availability

Authors are required to ensure the accuracy and reproducibility of their research. Any fabricated, falsified, or manipulated data is strictly prohibited. Authors must make their data available for verification upon request and adhere to relevant data-sharing policies.

7. Corrections and Retractions

Science Exploration Press will publish corrections for errors that do not undermine the manuscript's overall findings. Retractions will be issued in cases of significant errors, ethical violations, or research misconduct.

8. Misconduct and Investigations

Science Exploration Press follows COPE guidelines for handling allegations of research or publication misconduct. This includes but is not limited to plagiarism, data fabrication, and ethical violations. Investigations will be conducted thoroughly, transparently, and confidentially.

9. Acknowledging Funding and Support

Authors must disclose all sources of funding or support related to the research and confirm that funders had no role in influencing the study's outcomes or conclusions.

10. Ethical Approval Statement

For research involving human participants or animals, authors must include a clear statement regarding ethical approval in the Ethical Approval section of the manuscript.

11. Copyright and Licensing

The journals of Science Exploration Press are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Authors retain the copyright of their work and agree to make their original works freely available for use, copying, and redistribution in all formats without needing permission, provided that proper citation is given to the authors and the original source.

12. Appeals and Complaints

Authors, reviewers, or readers with concerns regarding editorial decisions or ethical breaches can appeal directly to the editorial office. Science Exploration Press is committed to resolving all complaints fairly and efficiently.

13. Contact Information

For further inquiries regarding research and publication ethics at Science Exploration Press, please contact us at contact@sciexplor.com.

Science Exploration Press is committed to maintaining transparency, accountability, and integrity in all our publishing practices.