Publication Ethics Policy

1. Introduction

Cosmo Research and Science International Journal (CRSI Journal) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. This policy outlines the ethical principles that authors, reviewers, and editors must adhere to, following the COPE Code of Conduct.

2. Responsibilities of Authors

• Originality & Plagiarism: Submit only original works; similarity index must be valid (excluding references).
• Authorship: Only contributors should be listed as authors; all authors must approve the final version.
• Data Accuracy: Present accurate, verifiable data; no fabrication or falsification.
• Multiple Submissions: Manuscripts must not be under review or published elsewhere.
• Acknowledgments: Cite all sources appropriately.
• Conflict of Interest: Disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships.
• AI-Generated Content Policy: Declare AI use in a dedicated section; AI can be used for grammar checks but not for generating original research or results without human verification.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Maintain manuscript confidentiality.
• Provide objective, constructive, and timely reviews.
• Disclose any conflicts of interest with the manuscript or authors.
• Do not use unpublished content for personal gain.

4. Responsibilities of Editors and Editorial Board

• Make unbiased publication decisions based on quality and relevance.
• Ensure confidentiality during peer review.
• Address ethical concerns promptly.
• Avoid conflicts of interest in handling manuscripts.

5. Plagiarism and Misconduct Handling

If plagiarism, data fabrication, or other unethical practices are detected, the editorial team will investigate in line with COPE guidelines. Proven violations may result in manuscript rejection, retraction, and/or banning from future submissions.

6. Retraction Policy

A published article may be retracted if misconduct or serious errors are found. A public retraction notice will explain the reason.

7. Open Access Statement and Licensing

All articles are published as Open Access under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This licence permits anyone to copy, redistribute, translate, adapt and build upon the work in any medium or format, including for commercial purposes, provided the original authors and the source of publication in this journal are properly credited and a link to the licence is given. No permission is required from the authors or the publisher for such reuse.

Authors retain copyright of their articles without restrictions. On acceptance, authors grant Cosmo Research and Science International Journal a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive licence to publish, distribute, archive and index the article, and the article is released under CC BY 4.0. Authors are free to reuse, share and deposit their published work anywhere, including institutional repositories, subject only to the licence and acknowledgement of first publication in this journal. All content is free to read and download without registration, subscription or embargo. The full terms are in the Copyright and Author Declaration Form.

8. Compliance and Enforcement

By submitting to CRSI Journal, authors agree to abide by this Publication Ethics Policy. The journal reserves the right to take necessary action to protect academic integrity.