Publication Ethics

1. Introduction:

"Contemporary Research Review for Social Work" (CRRSW) is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical research and publication in the field of social work. This policy outlines the expectations for authors, reviewers, and editors to ensure the integrity and quality of the journal's published research.

2. Author Responsibilities:

• Originality and Authorship: Authors must ensure their work is original and does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. They must clearly identify all co-authors and their contributions.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Authors must conduct research ethically, respecting the rights and dignity of participants. They must follow relevant research ethical guidelines and regulations.
• Reporting and Dissemination: Authors must present their research accurately and objectively, avoiding fabrication, falsification, or misleading statements. They must disclose all potential conflicts of interest and funding sources.
• Post-Publication Responsibilities: Authors are responsible for correcting any errors or omissions identified in their published work and cooperating with any investigations into research misconduct.

3. Reviewer Responsibilities:

• Confidentiality: Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and refrain from sharing them with unauthorized individuals.
• Objectivity and Expertise: Reviewers should provide objective and constructive feedback based on their expertise in the field. They should avoid personal bias or conflicts of interest.
• Timeliness: Reviewers should provide timely and thorough reviews of assigned manuscripts.
• Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their assessment of a manuscript.

4. Editorial Responsibilities:

• Editorial Decisions: Editors are responsible for making fair and impartial decisions on manuscript submissions based on the quality, originality, and relevance of the research.
• Conflict of Interest: Editors must declare any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their editorial decisions.
• Plagiarism and Misconduct: Editors will take appropriate action to investigate and address allegations of plagiarism, research misconduct, or other ethical violations.
• Corrections and Retractions: Editors will publish corrections or retractions if necessary to correct errors or address concerns about the integrity of published research.