Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The Medico & Engineering Future Journal (MEFJ) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and follows internationally recognized guidelines such as COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics).

1. Duties of Authors

• Authors must ensure that submitted work is original and free from plagiarism.
• All data presented must be accurate and honestly obtained.
• Proper acknowledgment of all sources must be provided.
• Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest.
• Simultaneous submission to multiple journals is strictly prohibited.

2. Duties of Editors

• Editors are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
• Editorial decisions are based solely on academic merit and relevance.
• Editors must avoid conflicts of interest with authors or reviewers.
• Fair and unbiased peer-review processes are ensured.

3. Duties of Reviewers

• Reviewers must provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback.
• Confidentiality of manuscripts must be maintained.
• Any conflict of interest must be declared immediately.
• Reviewers should identify relevant published work not cited by authors.

4. Plagiarism Policy

All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools. Any manuscript showing significant similarity to existing work will be rejected or returned for revision.

5. Data Fabrication and Falsification

Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is considered unethical and will lead to immediate rejection and possible blacklisting of authors.

6. Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the interpretation or review of the manuscript.

7. Human and Animal Rights

Research involving human participants or animals must comply with ethical standards and include approval from relevant ethics committees.

8. Retraction Policy

Articles may be retracted in cases of proven misconduct, plagiarism, or unreliable findings. Retraction notices will remain permanently available.

9. Open Access Policy

MEFJ supports open access publishing, ensuring that all published content is freely accessible for global scientific advancement.

10. Ethical Oversight

The editorial board reserves the right to investigate any ethical concerns and take appropriate actions following COPE guidelines.