Research Ethics

The African Journal of Applied Sciences and Humanities (AJASH) requires all submitted research to be conducted by the highest standards of ethical practice. Authors must ensure that their work complies with ethical principles, including informed consent, data protection, and the welfare of research subjects.
* Note: Research involving human or animal subjects must have received prior approval from the appropriate ethical review boards.

Ethical Roles and Responsibilities

The Publisher

National Vision Publishing House for Science is committed to promoting and maintaining the integrity of the academic record. It ensures transparency, fairness, and confidentiality in publication and supports the Journal in handling allegations of misconduct.

The Editor

Responsible for ensuring the Journal's quality and integrity by selecting appropriate reviewers, making unbiased decisions, maintaining confidentiality, handling ethical concerns swiftly, and avoiding conflicts of interest.

The Reviewers

Play a vital role by providing objective, constructive, and timely feedback. They must treat manuscripts confidentially, declare conflicts of interest, and report suspected ethical violations to uphold the Journal's credibility.

The Authors

Must submit original work, accurately present methodology and findings, cite sources appropriately, and disclose conflicts of interest. Plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification are strictly prohibited.

Policy on Research Ethics

The Journal strictly follows recognized international research ethics guidelines, including those of the Declaration of Helsinki and COPE. Authors must provide ethical approval details where required, and manuscripts that fail to meet these standards will be rejected.

Scientific Integrity

The Journal upholds the highest standards of scientific integrity. All published articles must be the result of honest inquiry and research. Any deliberate attempts to manipulate data or results will be treated as a serious form of misconduct.

Procedures for Handling Violations

If ethical misconduct is suspected or reported, the Journal will follow COPE's flowcharts and recommended procedures for investigation. This process may involve:

  • Requesting formal explanations from authors.
  • Contacting affiliated institutions or bodies.
  • Issuing official corrections or retractions.
  • Imposing bans on future submissions.

* All cases will be handled confidentially and fairly to ensure the integrity of the editorial decision.