Ethics Statement-Quidelines

Ethics and Malpractices Statement

TheKHIP Publishers Group has an unwavering commitment to meeting and upholding ethical behaviour standards at all stages of the publication process, which is a cornerstone of our editorial operations. The KHIPis committed to the highest standards of critical scholarly review and professional publishing judgment. By insisting on thorough peer review procedures combined with careful editorial assessments, KHIP performs an intellectual gatekeeping function, ensuring that only scholarship of the highest quality is accepted for publication in its journals. The journals' editorial teams and all parties involved, including authors, academic editors, advisors, and reviewers, uphold this commitment. Their role in maintaining these standards is crucial, as all are required to conform to the ethical standards and best practices policies of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), and the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC). Furthermore, the publication ethics and malpractice policy of KHIP outlines the responsibilities of all parties to ensure compliance with internationally accepted ethical and culturally competent research guidelines from COPE, DOAJ, and HEC Pakistan. The KHIP's commitment to international ethical standards is unwavering, and adherence to these guidelines is crucial. The authors are advised to follow the standard procedures to avoid rejection of their manuscript or a ban from future submissions to KHIP journals.