Arete Litera: Multidisciplinary Journal of Research ( AMJR ) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement is based on the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability in scholarly publishing, and follows best practices as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Duties of Authors

Authors are required to:

• Submit original works that have not been published or are not under consideration elsewhere.
• Ensure that their manuscripts are free from plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification.
• Properly cite and acknowledge all sources and contributions.
• Ensure that all listed authors have made significant contributions to the research.
• Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
• Promptly report errors or inaccuracies in their published work.

2. Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

• Making publication decisions based on the manuscript’s academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
• Ensuring a fair, unbiased, and confidential review process.
• Avoiding conflicts of interest in handling submissions.
• Maintaining the integrity of the academic record.
• Taking appropriate action in cases of ethical misconduct.

3. Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

• Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations.
• Maintain confidentiality of the manuscripts under review.
• Identify relevant published work that has not been cited.
• Notify editors of any potential ethical issues, including plagiarism or duplication.
• Avoid reviewing manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.

4. Ethical Oversight

The journal ensures that:

• Research involving human participants or sensitive data complies with ethical standards and applicable regulations.
• Authors provide ethical clearance where required.
• Informed consent and privacy rights are fully respected.

5. Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools. Submissions found to contain plagiarism or unethical practices will be rejected or retracted as appropriate.

6. Conflict of Interest

All parties (authors, editors, and reviewers) must disclose any financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that may influence the research or its evaluation.

7. Corrections and Retractions

The journal is committed to correcting errors and retracting articles when necessary. Retractions will be issued in cases of significant errors, plagiarism, or ethical violations.