Publication Ethics
Publication Ethics Statement

Metro Journal of Modern Science
Advancing Science | Innovating the Future | Empowering Tomorrow
ISSN
2584-2797
Publication Ethics Statement
The Metro Journal of Modern Science (MJMS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and follows internationally recognized principles of scholarly publishing, including the recommendations and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the ethical standards generally expected of journals indexed in international databases such as Scopus.
MJMS is dedicated to promoting integrity, transparency, originality, and accountability in academic publishing. The journal expects all authors, reviewers, editors, and editorial board members to uphold ethical conduct throughout the submission, peer-review, and publication processes.
Responsibilities of Authors
Authors must submit original and unpublished manuscripts that are not under consideration elsewhere. All submissions should accurately present research findings and appropriately acknowledge the work of others through proper citation and referencing. Plagiarism, duplicate submission, data fabrication, falsification, image manipulation, and citation manipulation are strictly prohibited. Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest, sources of funding, and obtain necessary ethical approvals for research involving humans or animals.
Responsibilities of Editors
Editors are responsible for making fair, objective, and independent editorial decisions based solely on the scholarly merit, originality, significance, and relevance of submitted manuscripts. Editors shall maintain confidentiality, avoid conflicts of interest, and ensure that manuscripts are evaluated through an unbiased peer-review process. Allegations of research or publication misconduct will be investigated in accordance with established ethical procedures and COPE recommendations.
Responsibilities of Reviewers
Reviewers contribute to the quality and integrity of scholarly publishing by providing objective, constructive, and timely evaluations of manuscripts. Reviewers must maintain confidentiality, declare any potential conflicts of interest, and refrain from using unpublished information for personal or professional advantage. Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited and report any concerns regarding plagiarism, ethical issues, or research misconduct.
Peer Review Process
MJMS follows a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review process in which the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from each other. Manuscripts are evaluated solely on academic merit and are reviewed without discrimination based on nationality, gender, ethnicity, religion, institutional affiliation, or personal beliefs.
Research Integrity and Ethical Standards
The journal is committed to preserving the integrity of the scholarly record. All manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism detection software. Any unethical or additional ethical evaluation concerns may lead to research misconduct investigation. The journal reserves the right to request supporting documentation, original data, ethics approvals, or other evidence required to verify the authenticity and integrity.
Corrections and Retractions
When significant errors, ethical concerns, or research misconduct are identified, MJMS may publish corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions to maintain the accuracy, transparency, and reliability of the scholarly record.
Commitment to Ethical Publishing
The Metro Journal of Modern Science (MJMS) is committed to publishing high-quality, credible, and ethically sound research and to fostering responsible scholarly communication in accordance with internationally accepted publication ethics standards and best publishing practices.
- Integrity
- Transparency
- Fairness
- Accountability
- Excellence