Ethics Policy

Publication Ethics & Integrity

NS Publications adheres to international best practices and COPE guidelines to ensure trustworthy scholarly publishing.

Editorial Integrity

Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit — independent of authors' race, gender, nationality or institution.

Peer Review

Double-blind peer review by at least two independent subject experts. Reviewers maintain confidentiality and disclose any conflict of interest.

Plagiarism Policy

Every submission is screened with industry-standard plagiarism tools. Similarity above 15% leads to revision; intentional plagiarism leads to rejection.

Authorship

All listed authors must have contributed substantially to the research. Ghost, gift or guest authorship is prohibited.

Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers and editors must disclose financial, personal or institutional conflicts that could influence the work.

Retractions & Corrections

We follow COPE guidelines for retractions, corrections and expressions of concern when post-publication issues are identified.