Authors Code of Conduct

All Journals Published by RSYN RESEARCH LLP

Document Control

  • Policy Version: 1.0
  • Effective Date: August 1, 2025
  • Last Updated: July 27, 2025
  • Review Cycle: Annual
  • Document Owner: RSYN RESEARCH LLP Ethics Committee / Editorial Board
  • Classification: Public Policy Document
  • Approved By: Board of Directors, RSYN RESEARCH LLP

Executive Summary

All authors of any work submitted to RSYN RESEARCH LLP journals are required to understand and follow the best ethical practices for publishing of research. RSYN RESEARCH LLP is committed to providing essential services for dissemination of quality science and research content for the global scientific community. Central to this service is the responsibility that editors, authors, and reviewers maintain the highest ethical standards relating to the publication of manuscripts.

RSYN RESEARCH LLP endorses that all authors should follow the core practices and best practice guidelines defined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). In addition, the following guidelines must be adhered to for all submissions to RSYN RESEARCH LLP journals.

Manuscript Contents

All authors are responsible for the contents included in any manuscripts submitted to RSYN RESEARCH LLP journals. Submission of a manuscript to any RSYN RESEARCH LLP journal is considered a presumption that:

  • Submission is being made with the approval of all listed authors
  • All authors have read the contents and approved the submission
  • The same work has not been submitted to any other journal
  • The work is not under processing or evaluation in any other journal
  • Authors understand and consent to the applicable Article Processing Charges (APCs) as outlined in the Open Access Policy
  • All data and findings presented are original and authentic

Authors must ensure that their manuscript adheres to the specific formatting and submission guidelines of the target journal within the RSYN RESEARCH LLP portfolio.

Authorship

Author Responsibilities

The corresponding author must ensure that all researchers or persons who have contributed significantly to the work being submitted for publication have been listed as co-authors and/or appropriately acknowledged in the acknowledgement section.

Authorship should reflect intellectual contributions to the conception, design, analysis, and writing of the study. The collection of data and other routine work alone does not warrant authorship. If there is no substantial intellectual contribution that can reasonably be attributed to a particular individual, then that individual should not be credited with authorship.

Authors have a responsibility to give due acknowledgement to all contributors to the work, including:

  • Technical staff and data professionals
  • Research assistants and laboratory personnel
  • Funding agencies and institutional support
  • Collaborating institutions and researchers

Submission Requirements

During manuscript submission, the corresponding author must:

  • Attest that all named co-authors have agreed to the submission for publication
  • Accept responsibility for having properly included all (and only) appropriate co-authors
  • Approve the 'license to publish' on behalf of all authors
  • Confirm understanding of APC obligations and payment responsibilities
  • Provide accurate metadata for all authors including affiliations and funding information

Any change in authorship after initial submission must be approved by all authors and justified to the editor with appropriate documentation.

Authorship Disputes

In case of authorship disputes, authors are encouraged to reach a mutual agreement through direct communication. If this is not possible, unresolved disputes should be referred to the responsible research institution(s) for mediation. RSYN RESEARCH LLP reserves the right to suspend publication pending resolution of authorship disputes.

Author Metadata Accuracy

The corresponding author must carefully verify:

  • Spelling and format of all author names
  • Complete and accurate institutional affiliations
  • Correct sequence of authors
  • Funding information and grant numbers
  • Contact information and ORCID IDs where available

This metadata will be transferred to indexing services and databases upon publication, so accuracy is essential for proper indexing, citations, and future funding evaluations.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence the research, its interpretation, or the publication process. While conflicts of interest are often unavoidable, they must be transparently declared.

Types of Conflicts

Conflicts of interest may arise from various sources and should be disclosed even if authors believe they do not affect the research:

  • Financial conflicts: Employment, consultancy fees, stock holdings, patent interests, or research funding from organizations that may benefit or lose from publication
  • Personal relationships: Family, personal, or professional relationships with reviewers, editors, or other stakeholders
  • Academic conflicts: Institutional rivalries, academic disputes, or competitive research interests
  • Professional conflicts: Editorial board memberships, reviewing activities, or leadership roles in relevant organizations

Financial Interests

Authors must declare any significant financial interest – recent, present, or anticipated – in any organization that may gain or lose financially from publication. This includes:

  • Employment by relevant organizations
  • Research funding or grants
  • Consulting fees or honoraria
  • Stock holdings or equity interests
  • Patent applications or intellectual property rights
  • Speaking fees or travel support

Other Interests

Authors should disclose other potential conflicts including:

  • Personal relationships with reviewers, editors, or journal staff
  • Academic rivalries or collaborations that may affect objectivity
  • Any interests that would be embarrassing if publicly known
  • Institutional pressures or expectations that may influence the research

Conflict of Interest Statement

Authors must include a Conflicts of Interest statement in the manuscript, placed after the acknowledgements section. If no conflicts exist, this must be explicitly stated as: “The authors declare no conflicts of interest.”

When submitting manuscripts, authors may be asked to recommend suitable reviewers. Recommended reviewers must meet the following criteria:

  • Expertise: Recognized experts in the relevant field of study
  • Independence: No conflicts of interest with authors or their institutions
  • Geographic diversity: From different countries and institutions than the authors
  • Professional diversity: Representing different career stages, genders, and institutional types
  • Contact information: Institutional email addresses preferred over personal accounts
  • Availability: Currently active researchers who can provide timely reviews

Authors must not recommend:

  • Current or recent collaborators (within 3 years)
  • Colleagues from the same institution
  • Personal friends or family members
  • Researchers with known conflicts of interest
  • Junior researchers without established expertise

Plagiarism and Academic Integrity

RSYN RESEARCH LLP maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism and academic misconduct. Authors must ensure their work meets the highest standards of originality and integrity.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes but is not limited to:

  • Text plagiarism: Copying text from other sources without proper attribution
  • Self-plagiarism: Reusing substantial portions of previously published work without disclosure
  • Conceptual plagiarism: Appropriating ideas, concepts, or methodologies without credit
  • Data plagiarism: Using someone else's data or findings without permission or citation
  • Image plagiarism: Reusing figures, graphs, or images without proper attribution

Types of Plagiarism

Self-Plagiarism/Text Recycling

Authors must not substantially reproduce their own previously published work without:

  • Clear disclosure and citation of the original work
  • Appropriate permissions from copyright holders
  • Justification for the reuse in the new context

For detailed guidance, authors should refer to COPE guidelines on text recycling: https://publicationethics.org/resources/guidelines-new/text-recycling

Text Similarity/Cloning

Authors must avoid reproducing substantial text from any published work, whether their own or others', without proper citation and quotation marks. To prevent text similarity:

  • Write in original language and sentence structure
  • Cite all sources appropriately
  • Use plagiarism detection software before submission
  • Paraphrase rather than copy, even with citation

Conceptual Plagiarism

Authors must provide appropriate credit for:

  • Research ideas and hypotheses from other sources
  • Methodological approaches developed by others
  • Theoretical frameworks and conceptual models
  • Data interpretation techniques and analytical methods

RSYN RESEARCH LLP Plagiarism Policy

RSYN RESEARCH LLP considers plagiarism a serious offense against intellectual integrity and scientific progress. All allegations of plagiarism are investigated following COPE guidelines.

Detection and Review Process

  • All submissions undergo automated plagiarism detection using advanced software (Turnitin, iThenticate, or equivalent)
  • Manuscripts with similarity scores above acceptable thresholds are flagged for editorial review
  • Suspected cases are reviewed by the editorial board and external experts
  • Authors are provided similarity reports and given opportunity to respond

Actions for Plagiarism

Depending on the severity and nature of plagiarism, RSYN RESEARCH LLP may take the following actions:

For Published Articles:

  • Retraction: Articles with significant plagiarism will be retracted with public notice
  • Correction: Minor unintentional similarities may warrant published corrections
  • Institution notification: Authors' institutions will be informed of validated plagiarism cases
  • Database updates: Indexing services will be notified of retractions or corrections

For Manuscripts Under Review:

  • Revision required: Authors may be asked to rewrite sections with proper citations
  • Rejection: Manuscripts with similarity scores >40% or significant conceptual plagiarism will be rejected
  • Resubmission allowed: Minor issues may be corrected and resubmitted

Author Consequences:

  • Blacklisting: Authors may be banned from future submissions to RSYN RESEARCH LLP journals
  • Career impact: Plagiarism cases may affect authors' professional standing and funding eligibility
  • Legal action: Severe cases may result in legal proceedings for copyright infringement

Data Management and Sharing

Authors are responsible for:

  • Data integrity: Ensuring all data presented is accurate and authentic
  • Data availability: Making research data available for verification when requested
  • Data sharing: Following funder and institutional requirements for data sharing
  • Data retention: Maintaining research records for the period specified by institutional policies
  • Privacy protection: Ensuring participant confidentiality and data protection compliance

Peer Review Cooperation

Authors must:

  • Respond promptly: Address reviewer comments within specified timeframes
  • Provide complete responses: Answer all reviewer questions thoroughly and professionally
  • Maintain civility: Interact respectfully with editors and reviewers
  • Supply additional information: Provide requested data, methods, or clarifications
  • Accept editorial decisions: Respect final editorial judgments on acceptance or rejection

Post-Publication Responsibilities

After publication, authors must:

  • Monitor for errors: Watch for mistakes or issues in published work
  • Report corrections: Notify editors of any errors requiring correction
  • Respond to queries: Address legitimate questions about published research
  • Update affiliations: Inform journals of significant changes in contact information
  • Comply with licensing: Adhere to Creative Commons license terms for open access articles

For research involving:

  • Human subjects: Provide evidence of institutional review board approval
  • Animal subjects: Demonstrate compliance with animal welfare guidelines
  • Human tissue/data: Show appropriate consent and ethical clearance
  • Environmental samples: Confirm necessary permits and approvals
  • Dual-use research: Address potential security or safety concerns

At Present RSYN JOURNALS are not accepting research papers based on human subjects or animal subjects, clinical trials.

Investigation and Enforcement

Reporting Misconduct

Suspected research misconduct should be reported to:

  • Ethics Committee: ethics@rsynresearch.com
  • Editorial Office: info@rsynresearch.com
  • Appeals Committee: appeals@rsynresearch.com

Investigation Process

RSYN RESEARCH LLP follows established procedures for investigating misconduct:

  • Initial assessment: Preliminary review of allegations
  • Formal investigation: Detailed examination with expert input
  • Author response: Opportunity for authors to respond to allegations
  • Institutional involvement: Collaboration with authors' institutions when appropriate
  • Final determination: Decision based on evidence and expert opinion

Sanctions

Validated misconduct may result in:

  • Publication sanctions: Retraction, correction, or editorial expression of concern
  • Author sanctions: Temporary or permanent publication bans
  • Institutional notification: Formal communication with authors' employers
  • Professional consequences: Reporting to relevant professional bodies
  • Legal action: Pursuit of legal remedies for serious misconduct

Appeals Process

Authors may appeal editorial decisions or misconduct findings through:

  • Formal appeal: Written request to the Appeals Committee
  • Independent review: Assessment by external experts
  • Institutional mediation: Involvement of neutral third parties
  • Final arbitration: Binding decision by the Board of Directors

Compliance and Training

Authors are encouraged to:

  • Complete ethics training: Participate in research integrity programs
  • Stay informed: Keep current with evolving ethical standards
  • Seek guidance: Consult with ethics committees when uncertain
  • Mentor others: Share ethical principles with junior researchers
  • Report concerns: Speak up about potential misconduct

Supporting Resources

Authors may reference:

Contact Information

For questions regarding author conduct and ethics:

  • Ethics Committee: ethics@rsynresearch.com
  • Editorial Support: info@rsynresearch.com
  • Research Integrity Concerns: integrity@rsynresearch.com
  • Appeals and Disputes: appeals@rsynresearch.com
  • General Inquiries: info@rsynresearch.com

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Compliance with this Code of Conduct is mandatory for all authors submitting to RSYN RESEARCH LLP journals. Violation may result in rejection, retraction, and/or permanent exclusion from publication in RSYN RESEARCH LLP journals.

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