Publication Ethics

MUDALLA is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics, guided by the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Duties of Authors

  • Submit original work that has not been published or is not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Properly cite all sources and avoid plagiarism in any form.
  • List as authors only those who made a significant contribution.
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest and promptly report significant errors.
  • Disclose the use of generative AI tools in the research or writing process.

Duties of Editors

  • Evaluate manuscripts solely on their academic merit, without regard to race, gender, religion, nationality, or affiliation.
  • Keep submitted manuscripts confidential.
  • Handle complaints and suspected misconduct fairly.

Duties of Reviewers

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely reviews.
  • Treat manuscripts as confidential documents.
  • Declare any conflict of interest and decline to review when one exists.