The Mediterranean Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research (MJESR), is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in the publication of scientific research. Our ethical principles and publication policies are aligned with internationally recognized guidelines provided by organizations such as the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and the Declaration of Helsinki. We are dedicated to ensuring that all published research adheres to the ethical standards expected by the global scientific community.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors
Authors submitting to Mediterranean Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research are expected to:

• Ensure that their work is original, free of plagiarism, and has not been published elsewhere.
• Provide accurate and honest reporting of their research, including proper attribution of all sources.
• Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect the integrity of the research.
• Obtain necessary ethical approvals for studies involving human or animal subjects, as per the Declaration of Helsinki guidelines.
• Adhere to best practices in data management, ensuring that all research data is handled responsibly and made available upon request for verification.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors
Editors of MJESR are responsible for:

• Impartial Evaluation: All submitted manuscripts are evaluated based on their academic merit, without regard to the authors' personal characteristics such as race, gender, religious beliefs, or political views.
• Confidentiality: Editors must ensure that all manuscripts remain confidential and are shared only with those directly involved in the publication process.
• Final Decision Making: While referees’ reports are crucial to the review process, the final decision on whether to accept or reject a manuscript rests with the Editor-in-Chief, in line with the ethical standards set by COPE.
• Addressing Ethical Concerns: Editors must act on any allegations of misconduct such as plagiarism or falsification of data, following COPE guidelines for investigation and resolution.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers
Peer reviewers play a critical role in maintaining the quality and integrity of the journal. Reviewers are expected to:

• Provide Objective Reviews: Evaluate manuscripts objectively and constructively, without personal bias.
• Maintain Confidentiality: Treat all manuscripts as confidential documents and refrain from disclosing information to third parties.
• Declare Conflicts of Interest: Inform the editorial office of any potential conflicts of interest that might influence their review, whether financial, professional, or personal.
  

4. Publication Integrity
Mediterranean Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research is committed to maintaining the integrity of the publication process through the following practices:

• Corrections and Retractions: If a significant error or ethical violation is discovered after publication, the journal will issue a correction or retract the article, according to COPE guidelines.
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Authors, editors, and reviewers are required to disclose any conflicts of interest that might affect the research, review, or editorial decision processes.
• Open Access Policy: MJESR The journal supports open access to all published articles, ensuring free and unrestricted access to scientific knowledge in accordance with the Budapest Open Access Initiative.
  

5. Research Involving Human and Animal Subjects
For studies involving human participants or animals, MJESR follows the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki and relevant regulatory guidelines. Researchers must ensure:

• Ethical approvals are obtained from the appropriate ethics committees or institutional review boards.
• Informed consent is obtained from human participants prior to data collection.
• Humane treatment of animals is ensured, adhering to recognized ethical standards.
  

Ethics Committee Approval
An Ethics Committee Approval document must be submitted for the publication application of articles that require ethics committee approval.

Mediterranean Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research has been checking the ethical committee approval status of articles submitted since 2020. In this context, if your study falls into a category that requires ethical committee approval, you must upload the permission document along with your article files. Studies submitted to the journal that require ethical committee approval but lack the necessary permission documents will not be considered for evaluation.

Information regarding ethics committee approval is shared on the “Ethics Committee Approval” page.

Publication Policy
Publication Frequency:

• Mediterranean Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research is a peer-reviewed journal published annually in Month 1 and Month 2.
  

Publication Fee

• MJESR  does not charge any fees for the assessment/publishing processes of the submitted manuscripts.