Publication Ethics

N-RELIVE: Journal of Natural Resources, Environment, and Sustainable Livelihood is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. To foster a transparent and respectful academic environment, it is essential that all parties involved—authors, editors, and reviewers—adhere to ethical principles and practices. This statement outlines the journal's ethical guidelines and policies concerning publication malpractice, in accordance with the standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors of original research must provide an accurate, transparent, and objective account of their work and its significance. Manuscripts must include clear and sufficient detail and references to enable others to replicate the research. Falsification or deliberate misrepresentation of data is unethical and unacceptable.

Authors may be asked to provide the raw data of their work for editorial review and should retain such data for a reasonable period after publication.

Submissions must consist of original work and must not have been published or submitted elsewhere. Proper acknowledgment of others' work must be given, with appropriate citations.

Manuscripts that significantly overlap with previously published work should not be submitted. Redundant publication is unethical and should be avoided.

Only individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research should be listed as authors. All listed authors must approve the final version of the paper and agree to its submission. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all appropriate co-authors are included.

Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation of their findings, as well as all sources of research funding.

If authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work, they are obliged to promptly notify the journal’s editor or publisher so that appropriate actions can be taken, such as retractions or corrections.

Authors must disclose the use of any materials, methods, or equipment that pose unusual hazards.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors must evaluate manuscripts solely on the basis of their academic merit, without regard to authors’ race, gender, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.

Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher.

Editors must not use unpublished information disclosed in a submitted manuscript for their own research without the author’s express written consent.

Editorial decisions must be based on the manuscript’s importance, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Editors may consult with other editors or reviewers when making publication decisions.

Editors are responsible for ensuring a fair and thorough peer review process and must explain the journal’s review policies to authors. They must also ensure that reviewers have relevant expertise and no conflicts of interest.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Peer reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions and may also help authors improve their manuscripts.

Reviewers who feel unqualified to assess a manuscript or are unable to provide a timely review should inform the editor and withdraw from the review process.

Reviews must be objective and constructive, avoiding personal criticism. Reviewers should clearly express their views and support them with evidence.

All manuscripts must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share or discuss the manuscript with others unless authorized by the editor.

Information obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage. Reviewers must decline to review manuscripts if they have conflicts of interest arising from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any of the authors or affiliated institutions.

Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited and inform the editor of any potential overlaps or similarities with other publications.

Publication Misconduct

Integrity must be maintained throughout the publication process by all parties involved. Ethical principles should not be compromised by commercial interests.

N-RELIVE: Journal of Natural Resources, Environment, and Sustainable Livelihood follows COPE’s flowcharts for addressing potential ethical issues such as plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication or falsification, undisclosed conflicts of interest, and other concerns. The final decision on such matters rests with the Editor-in-Chief, following discussion with the Editorial Board.

Violations of these ethical guidelines will result in appropriate actions, including the potential for retraction, sanctions, or other penalties.