Information For Authors

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Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Approximation Theory and Special Functions is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics, following the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We expect all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, reviewers, and editors, to adhere to ethical principles that ensure the integrity and credibility of scientific research.

1. Open Access and Licensing

  • The journal is fully open access, ensuring that all published content is freely available to readers worldwide without any subscription or paywall barriers.
  • All published works are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
  • This license allows users to share the work with proper attribution but prohibits commercial use and derivative works.

2. Responsibilities of Authors

  • Authors must ensure that their submitted work is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under consideration by another journal.
  • Proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, including prior works that influenced the research, must be provided.
  • Plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification are strictly prohibited.
  • All authors listed must have significantly contributed to the research and approved the final version of the manuscript.
  • Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
  • If an error is discovered in a published article, the author must promptly inform the journal and cooperate in issuing a correction or retraction if necessary.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts fairly, impartially, and confidentially.
  • Reviews should be objective and constructive, aimed at improving the quality of the submitted work.
  • Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and decline to review a manuscript if a conflict exists.
  • Reviewers must report any suspected ethical violations, such as plagiarism or data manipulation, to the editors.
  • Manuscripts and review-related communications must remain confidential.

4. Responsibilities of Editors

  • Editors must make fair and unbiased decisions based on the manuscript’s academic merit, originality, and relevance.
  • Editors should ensure that the peer-review process is conducted in a timely, confidential, and ethical manner.
  • Editorial decisions must not be influenced by personal, financial, or political interests.
  • Editors should actively investigate and address any ethical concerns, including allegations of plagiarism, redundant publication, or conflicts of interest.
  • The editorial team is responsible for issuing corrections, clarifications, or retractions when necessary.

5. Ethical Oversight

  • The journal follows COPE guidelines for handling cases of ethical misconduct.
  • Research involving human or animal subjects must comply with ethical standards, and appropriate approval must be obtained.
  • Authors must disclose any funding sources and any potential conflicts of interest.

6. Plagiarism and Misconduct Policy

  • The journal may use plagiarism detection software to ensure originality.
  • If misconduct is suspected, an investigation will be conducted, and appropriate actions, including rejection, correction, or retraction, will be taken in accordance with COPE guidelines.

By adhering to these ethical principles, Approximation Theory and Special Functions aims to maintain the integrity, transparency, and quality of scientific research published in the journal.