Publication Ethics

World Halal Review (WHR) adheres strictly to the principles and guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication integrity, transparency, and academic accountability throughout the editorial and peer review process.

1. Duties of Authors

Authors must ensure that their submitted manuscripts are original works and have not been published or submitted elsewhere. Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be provided through appropriate citation. Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and unethical research practices, is strictly prohibited.

Authors must present accurate data and provide sufficient methodological detail to allow replication. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior. All authors listed must have made significant scholarly contributions to the research and must approve the final version of the manuscript.

2. Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based solely on the scholarly merit, originality, clarity, and relevance of the manuscript to the journal’s scope. Editorial decisions are independent and free from commercial or personal influence. Editors must ensure a fair and unbiased double-blind review process.

Editors must maintain confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts and must not disclose any information to unauthorized individuals. Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in the editor’s own research without express written consent from the author.

3. Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers assist the editorial board in making publication decisions and in improving the quality of manuscripts. Reviewers must conduct reviews objectively and provide constructive feedback supported by clear arguments.

Reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential documents and must not use any information obtained through the peer review process for personal advantage. Any potential conflict of interest must be disclosed to the editor.

4. Plagiarism and Similarity Check

All submissions undergo plagiarism screening using appropriate detection software. Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding acceptable thresholds may be rejected or returned for revision. WHR generally expects a similarity index below 20%, excluding references and properly quoted material.

5. Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that may influence the research or interpretation of results. All potential conflicts of interest must be clearly stated in the manuscript.

6. Data Integrity and Transparency

Authors are expected to retain research data and provide access upon reasonable request. Any manipulation of data, images, or results that misrepresents findings constitutes serious ethical misconduct.

7. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative Technologies Policy

WHR recognizes the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in academic writing and research support. Authors must fully disclose any use of AI-based technologies (e.g., language models, generative AI tools, data analysis automation systems) in the preparation of their manuscript.

AI tools may be used for language editing or formatting assistance; however, AI systems must not be listed as authors. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and scholarly content of their work, including citations, data analysis, and conclusions.

If AI tools were used, authors must include an AI Disclosure Statement before the References section. Failure to disclose AI usage may constitute a breach of publication ethics.

8. Corrections, Retractions, and Ethical Complaints

WHR will investigate allegations of misconduct in accordance with COPE flowcharts and best practice guidelines. Where necessary, the journal may issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions. All ethical complaints will be handled fairly, transparently, and confidentially.

Editorial decisions are final. Appeals will only be considered in cases where clear evidence of procedural error or ethical violation is demonstrated.