Publication Ethics

Blueprint Journal upholds the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against any publication malpractices. This statement is based on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines and outlines the ethical behavior expected of all parties involved in the publication process — authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

Authors’ Responsibilities

  1. Authors must ensure that their manuscript is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under consideration by another journal.

  2. Research data and methods should be accurate, transparent, and verifiable.

  3. Any form of plagiarism or self-plagiarism is strictly prohibited.

  4. Authors must provide appropriate citations and acknowledge all sources used.

  5. All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the research and writing process.

  6. If an error is discovered after publication, the author must promptly notify the editor for correction or retraction.

Editors’ Responsibilities

  1. Editors are responsible for deciding which articles to publish based on their quality and relevance.

  2. Editors must ensure that the peer review process is fair, impartial, and confidential.

  3. Editors must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than authorized parties.

  4. All submitted manuscripts must undergo double-blind peer review before publication.

Reviewers’ Responsibilities

  1. Reviewers assist editors in making informed editorial decisions and improving manuscript quality.

  2. Reviewers must keep all manuscripts confidential.

  3. Reviewers must declare any conflict of interest and decline review if necessary.

  4. Reviews should be conducted objectively and constructively, within the agreed timeline.

Publisher’s Responsibilities

  1. The publisher ensures that all stages of publication adhere to international scientific and ethical standards.

  2. The publisher supports academic freedom and independence of authors and reviewers.

  3. The publisher maintains integrity of the scholarly record and addresses any ethical violations promptly.

Ethical Violations

Any suspected ethical misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, data fabrication, citation manipulation, or undisclosed conflicts of interest) will be handled in accordance with COPE Flowcharts. Articles may be rejected, corrected, or retracted if ethical breaches are confirmed.