Journal of
Omni Materials

At the Journal of Omni Materials, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in academic publishing. Our policies are guided by the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability. This section outlines our expectations for authors, reviewers, and editors regarding ethical conduct and disclosure requirements.

1. Ethical Standards for Authors
1.1. Originality and Plagiarism

All submitted manuscripts must be original works of the authors. Authors are prohibited from submitting manuscripts that have been previously published elsewhere, including in other journals or online platforms.
The Journal of Omni Materials uses plagiarism detection tools to ensure the originality of all submitted work. Any manuscript found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected and may result in the authors being barred from submitting future work.
Proper citation is required for all borrowed material, including figures, tables, text, and data, to avoid plagiarism.
1.2. Authorship

All individuals listed as authors should have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, analysis, or interpretation of the work.
The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors are listed correctly and have agreed to the final version of the manuscript and the submission to the journal.
Changes in authorship (such as adding, removing, or rearranging authors) must be agreed upon by all authors and must be disclosed to the editorial board.
1.3. Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the research, interpretation, or presentation of their work. This includes financial interests, personal relationships, or other connections that could be seen as influencing the work.
All conflicts of interest should be disclosed in the manuscript and during the submission process.
1.4. Data Integrity

Authors are expected to provide accurate data and results in their manuscript. Any manipulation, fabrication, or falsification of data will result in immediate rejection of the manuscript and possible retraction of previously published articles.
Authors must make raw data available upon request for peer review, verification, and future replication of studies.
1.5. Ethical Approval

For studies involving human participants or animals, authors must provide evidence of ethical approval from the appropriate ethics committees or institutional review boards (IRBs).
Authors must ensure that all research involving human subjects adheres to ethical guidelines and standards, including obtaining informed consent where applicable.
2. Ethical Standards for Reviewers
2.1. Fairness and Impartiality

Reviewers should assess manuscripts based solely on their scientific merit and relevance to the field, free from bias or personal interest. Decisions should be based on the quality and originality of the research, not the identity or affiliation of the authors.
Reviewers must respect the confidentiality of the manuscript and not use any information from the manuscript for personal or professional advantage.
2.2. Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest that may influence their ability to review a manuscript objectively. If a reviewer has a conflict of interest, they should decline to review the manuscript.
Conflicts of interest may arise from personal relationships, academic competition, or financial interests in the topic under review.
2.3. Constructive Feedback

Reviewers are expected to provide constructive, clear, and respectful feedback to authors. Reviews should help authors improve the quality of their work and should be based on evidence rather than subjective opinions.
Reviewers should focus on the scientific content, methodology, and conclusions, and should not critique authors based on their writing style or other irrelevant factors.
3. Ethical Standards for Editors
3.1. Editorial Decision-Making

Editors must make impartial and unbiased decisions regarding manuscripts based on scientific merit and the best interests of the journal's readership.
Editors must ensure that all manuscripts are handled confidentially, and must not disclose information about a manuscript to unauthorized individuals.
Editors should take action on any reports of ethical violations, such as plagiarism or data fabrication, and ensure a fair investigation.
3.2. Conflict of Interest

Editors must declare any personal or professional conflicts of interest related to the manuscripts they handle. In cases of a conflict of interest, the editor should recuse themselves from handling the manuscript and assign it to another editor.
Editors should not use unpublished information from submitted manuscripts for their own research or gain.
3.3. Transparency and Accountability

Editors must ensure transparency in the peer review process, making sure reviewers are properly selected and manuscripts are evaluated fairly.
Editors should ensure that any errors, corrections, or retractions are handled promptly and clearly.
4. Research Misconduct and Handling Allegations
The Journal of Omni Materials is committed to investigating any allegations of research misconduct, including but not limited to:

Plagiarism: The use of someone else's work, data, or ideas without proper attribution.
Fabrication: Making up data or results and presenting them as if they were real.
Falsification: Manipulating research data, images, or findings to mislead.
Dual Publication: Submitting the same research article to multiple journals without disclosure.
Authorship Issues: Including individuals as authors who have not contributed substantially to the research or omitting those who should be credited.
Any allegations of misconduct will be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate actions will be taken. This may include rejecting the manuscript, retracting previously published articles, or informing relevant institutions or authorities.

5. Disclosures
5.1. Conflicts of Interest

All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any conflicts of interest that might influence the objectivity of their contributions to the publication process. These should be disclosed during the submission of manuscripts and in the review process.
5.2. Funding Sources

Authors must disclose all funding sources and financial support received for the research and writing of the manuscript. This includes grants, scholarships, or any financial support from institutions or organizations.
5.3. Ethical Approval and Consent

Authors must disclose that they have received the necessary ethical approval for studies involving human participants or animals, and they must provide evidence of this approval in their manuscript.
For studies involving human participants, authors must include a statement about obtaining informed consent from participants.
6. Copyright and Open Access
Authors retain copyright for their work but must grant the Journal of Omni Materials the right to publish their articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) 4.0 license. This allows others to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.