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1. AUTHORSHIP POLICY – MIYR Press

Authorship Policy

MIYR Press defines authorship based on substantial intellectual contribution and accountability. Across all journals published by MIYR Press, individuals listed as authors must meet all of the following criteria.

     1) Substantial Contribution

An author must have made significant contributions to one or more of the following:

  • Development of the research concept, objectives, or methodology
  • Collection, analysis, or interpretation of data
  • Drawing conclusions and formulating recommendations

    2) Drafting and Revising

An author must have either:

  • Written the manuscript, or
  • Critically reviewed and revised it for important intellectual content

    3) Approval of the Final Version

All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript prior to submission for publication.

    4) Accountability

Authors must take full responsibility for:

  • The accuracy and integrity of all parts of the work
  • Addressing and resolving any questions related to data accuracy or research validity
  • Compliance with research ethics, publication ethics, and the policies of MIYR Press

Authorship Agreement and Order

The determination of authorship and the order of author names must be mutually agreed upon by all authors before submission.

MIYR Press does not mediate disputes related to authorship, author order, or contribution claims.

Corresponding Author

One author must be designated as the corresponding author.
The corresponding author is responsible for:

  • Communicating with the journal editorial office on behalf of all authors
  • Ensuring that all authors approve the manuscript content
  • Submitting the manuscript and required submission forms
  • Managing revisions, resubmissions, and editorial correspondence
  • Submitting the publishing agreement
  • Coordinating payment of Article Processing Charges (APCs), as agreed among the authors

Author Roles and Contributions

The roles and contributions of each author must be disclosed at the time of submission using the journal’s designated submission form.

Author contribution statements may include, but are not limited to:

  • Conceptualization
  • Data collection or fieldwork
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Supervision
  • Drafting or revising the manuscript
  • Approval of the final version
  • Other relevant scholarly contributions

This information may be published with the article to ensure transparency.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools

If AI tools or large language models are used in the conception, design, data collection, analysis, or substantive revision of a manuscript, their use must be clearly disclosed.

Use of AI tools solely for language editing, formatting, or technical polishing—comparable to human editorial assistance—does not require disclosure.

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of all content.

Signatures and Publishing Agreement

All authors must sign the MIYR Press Publishing Agreement prior to publication, confirming:

  • Their authorship status
  • Agreement with the manuscript content
  • Compliance with MIYR Press publishing policies

 

2. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY— MIYR Press

MIYR Press is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing practices. In line with internationally recognised principles, including those of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), MIYR Press requires the disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the publication process.

A conflict of interest refers to any situation — personal, academic, financial, institutional, political, or otherwise — that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the objectivity, integrity, or credibility of authors, editors, reviewers, or contributors. Even when no actual influence exists, the perception of a conflict warrants disclosure. When in doubt, disclosure is always encouraged.

     1) Authors’ Conflicts of Interest

Authors submitting manuscripts to MIYR Press must disclose all potential conflicts of interest at the time of submission.

Examples include, but are not limited to:

  • Employment, consultancy, or advisory roles
  • Research funding or sponsorship from governmental, non-governmental, or commercial entities
  • Ownership of shares, equity, or other financial interests related to the subject matter
  • Paid speaking engagements, travel sponsorships, or other forms of remuneration
  • Institutional affiliations that may benefit from the publication outcomes

Disclosed conflicts will be transparently acknowledged in the published work where relevant. The presence of a conflict of interest does not automatically disqualify a submission; however, failure to disclose relevant information may result in rejection or withdrawal of a publication.

     2) Editors and Reviewers

Editors and reviewers involved in the publication process must disclose any potential conflicts of interest prior to participation.

This includes:

  • Personal or professional relationships with authors (e.g., family members, students, close collaborators)
  • Financial or institutional interests related to the submitted work
  • Prior involvement with the manuscript or its underlying research

Individuals with significant conflicts will be recused from handling or evaluating the manuscript. Where minor conflicts exist, they must be disclosed and managed to ensure impartial decision-making.

    3) Editorial Independence

When editors, editorial board members, or advisory committee members submit work to MIYR Press:

  • They will not participate in editorial or review decisions regarding their own submissions
  • An independent editor will oversee the review and decision-making process
  • All submissions will be evaluated according to the same standards and procedures applied to external authors

    4) Transparency and Disclosure

Where conflicts of interest are identified, MIYR Press may include a disclosure statement within the published work to inform readers.
Additional information or clarification may be requested to assess the nature and potential impact of a disclosed conflict.

    5) Commitment to Ethical Publishing

This policy applies to all MIYR Press publications, regardless of the authors’ geographic location or institutional affiliation. As an open and globally engaged publishing platform, MIYR Press recognises that full disclosure of potential conflicts of interest is essential to maintaining trust in the integrity and credibility of published work.

 

3. RESEARCH ETHICS— MIYR Press

MIYR Press is committed to ensuring that all published research involving human participants is conducted in accordance with internationally recognised ethical standards. Authors are required to adhere to applicable institutional, national, and international research ethics guidelines, including, where relevant, the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki.

      1) Ethical Approval and Oversight

Authors must obtain approval from an appropriate ethics committee, institutional review board (IRB), or equivalent body prior to conducting research involving human participants, where such approval is required. Upon request, authors may be asked to provide documented evidence of ethical approval.

     2) Informed Consent, Privacy, and Confidentiality

Authors are responsible for ensuring that:

  • Informed consentis obtained from all participants prior to their involvement
  • Participants’ privacy, anonymity, and confidentialityare fully protected
  • Personal or sensitive data are collected, stored, and reported in accordance with applicable data protection regulations

Research involving vulnerable populations, including minors or individuals with limited capacity to consent, as well as studies involving sensitive personal data, must include additional ethical safeguards and obtain all necessary approvals to protect participants’ rights, dignity, and welfare.

     3) Author Responsibility and Ethical Transparency

Authors bear full responsibility for the ethical conduct of their research and for the transparent reporting of any ethical considerations or potential concerns related to participant involvement.

MIYR Press reserves the right to request clarification or additional documentation regarding ethical compliance. Any suspected ethical misconduct will be reviewed in accordance with MIYR Press ethical policies and relevant COPE guidelines.

Clinical Trials and Experimental Studies (When Applicable)

For publications involving experimental interventions, controlled trials, field experiments, or studies in which participants are assigned to different conditions or treatments, MIYR Press strongly encourages prospective registration in a publicly accessible research registry prior to the commencement of data collection.

Examples of recognised registries include, but are not limited to:

  • gov— A publicly accessible registry managed by the U.S. National Institutes of Health
  • ISRCTN Registry— An internationally recognised registry assigning unique identifiers to clinical and non-clinical intervention studies
  • EU Clinical Trials Register— The official registry for clinical trials authorised in the European Union and European Economic Area
  • Equivalent national or institutional research registries, where applicable

Registration records should include key study information such as research objectives, study design and methodology, participant eligibility criteria, planned interventions, outcome measures, and anticipated study timelines.

Where registration is applicable, authors should clearly disclose the registry name and registration identifier within the publication. This practice supports transparency, research reproducibility, ethical accountability, and alignment with international research reporting standards.

 

4. RETRACTIONS & CORRECTIONS POLICY— MIYR Press

MIYR Press is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of the scholarly record. This policy outlines the procedures for corrections, amendments, and retractions applicable to all content published by MIYR Press.

      1) Addenda

An Addendum may be issued when authors unintentionally omit important information or results that are necessary for the completeness or interpretation of the published work.

  • The Addendum will be published as a separate, citable document
  • A clear link to the Addendum will be provided on the original publication’s webpage
  • The original content will remain unchanged, with the Addendum serving as a formal supplement

     2) Errata

An Erratum is issued to correct significant errors introduced during the editorial or production process by MIYR Press.

Examples include:

  • Failure to implement approved factual corrections
  • Formatting or production errors that affect interpretation

A significant error is defined as one that impacts the accuracy of the scholarly record, the integrity of the work, or the reputation of the authors or MIYR Press. All Errata are clearly linked to the corrected publication.

     3) Corrigenda

A Corrigendum is published to address significant errors made by the authors.

  • Corrigenda must be reviewed and approved by the responsible editorial authority
  • The correction notice will be permanently linked to the original publication
  • The nature of the correction will be clearly described for reader transparency

     4) Retractions

MIYR Press may retract a publication when serious ethical, legal, or scholarly concerns are identified, including but not limited to:

  • Plagiarism
  • Redundant or duplicate publication
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Unreliable, invalid, or seriously flawed findings
  • Other forms of academic or research misconduct

A retraction notice will be published that includes:

  • The title of the publication
  • The author(s)
  • The reason for retraction
  • The party responsible for initiating the retraction

The retraction notice will be permanently linked to the original publication, which will remain accessible but clearly marked as retracted to preserve the scholarly record.

Where appropriate, authors will be informed and given an opportunity to respond prior to final retraction decisions. MIYR Press follows COPE guidelines in handling retractions and related ethical matters.