Publication Ethics, Academic Publishing and Open Science Policy
1. Institutional Principles and Academic Responsibility
Umay Publishing House is an independent academic publishing house committed to international standards in the production, evaluation, and dissemination of scholarly knowledge. The publishing house operates in accordance with the principles of academic integrity, editorial independence, transparency, and sustainability.
This policy applies to all print and digital academic publications, including scholarly monographs, edited volumes, translations, and open access works.
Our publishing practices are guided by internationally recognized frameworks, including:
- Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines
- Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA) principles of good publishing practice
- Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB) criteria for open access books
- Scopus content selection and quality evaluation standards
2. Editorial Independence and Peer Review
Publication decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, originality, methodological rigor, and contribution to the field. Editorial processes are conducted independently of the author’s institutional affiliation, academic title, nationality, gender, religion, or political views.
Scholarly works are subject to expert evaluation. Depending on the nature of the publication, peer review may follow double-blind, single-blind, or editorial board review models.
Editors and reviewers:
- Must declare any conflicts of interest.
- Are required to maintain confidentiality.
- Are expected to uphold the principles of academic integrity and objectivity.
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