TEJAS Journal of Technologies and Humanitarian Science

TEJAS Journal of Technologies and Humanitarian Science (TJTHS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, academic integrity, and responsible scholarly publishing. The journal promotes transparency, fairness, and accountability throughout the editorial and peer review process. Every manuscript is evaluated solely on its scholarly quality, originality, methodological soundness, and relevance to the journal's scope, ensuring that editorial decisions remain independent and unbiased.

Research Integrity

Authors are expected to conduct and report research honestly, accurately, and responsibly. Submitted manuscripts should present authentic findings without fabrication, falsification, misleading interpretation, or selective reporting. The journal encourages responsible research practices that strengthen the credibility and long-term value of scholarly communication.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to TJTHS are expected to:

• Submit original work that has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
• Present research findings accurately and without intentional misrepresentation.
• Provide complete and appropriate acknowledgment of all referenced sources.
• Ensure that all listed authors have made substantial scholarly contributions.
• Obtain ethical approval and informed consent whenever required.
• Disclose financial support, funding sources, and potential conflicts of interest.
• Follow the journal's Generative AI Policy when artificial intelligence tools are used during manuscript preparation.
• Cooperate with the editorial office in correcting significant errors identified before or after publication.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Peer reviewers contribute to maintaining the scientific quality of the journal by providing fair, objective, and confidential evaluations.

• Review manuscripts impartially and within the agreed review period.
• Maintain strict confidentiality throughout the review process.
• Provide constructive comments supported by scholarly reasoning.
• Declare any circumstance that may create a conflict of interest.
• Report suspected plagiarism, ethical concerns, or research irregularities to the editorial office.

Responsibilities of Editors

The editorial team is responsible for preserving the integrity of the publication process and ensuring that editorial decisions remain independent.

• Evaluate submissions solely on academic merit and journal relevance.
• Protect the confidentiality of authors, reviewers, and submitted manuscripts.
• Ensure an impartial and transparent peer review process.
• Address ethical concerns promptly and consistently.
• Take appropriate editorial action when publication misconduct is identified.

Plagiarism and Publication Misconduct

Every submission is examined for originality before entering peer review. The journal does not accept plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabricated or falsified data, manipulated images, inappropriate authorship practices, citation manipulation, or any other activity that compromises scholarly integrity. Manuscripts found to violate these standards may be rejected or subjected to further editorial investigation.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors should disclose any financial, professional, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence the publication process or the interpretation of research findings. Appropriate measures will be taken to manage disclosed conflicts in the interest of editorial transparency.

Corrections and Retractions

If significant errors or ethical concerns are identified after publication, TJTHS may publish corrections, editorial notices, expressions of concern, or retractions where necessary to preserve the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts received by the journal are treated as confidential documents. Information obtained during the editorial and peer review process will not be disclosed to unauthorized individuals or used for personal or professional advantage.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

TEJAS Journal of Technologies and Humanitarian Science (TJTHS) is dedicated to fostering responsible research, ethical authorship, rigorous peer review, and transparent editorial practices. By submitting a manuscript to the journal, authors acknowledge their responsibility to comply with this Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement and all other applicable journal policies.