Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

JAACS strictly adheres to the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) Code of Conduct and follows UGC plagiarism guidelines for all submissions.

Editorial Responsibilities

Editors are obligated to evaluate manuscripts solely on their intellectual content, free of bias regarding race, gender, nationality, religion, citizenship, or political philosophy.

Author Obligations

• Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
• All sources must be properly cited.
• Authorship must be limited to those who made significant contributions.
• Conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
• Data fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism are unacceptable and grounds for rejection.

Peer Review

JAACS employs a double-blind peer review process. Reviewers maintain confidentiality and provide objective, constructive feedback within 21 days.