Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Trivent Publishing is committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity and transparency in scholarly publishing. The publisher follows recognised best practices in academic publishing and supports the ethical guidelines promoted by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Responsibilities of the Publisher and Editors

Trivent and the editors are responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of the academic record. Editorial decisions are based on the scholarly merit, originality, clarity, and relevance of submitted manuscripts. All submissions are evaluated fairly and without discrimination.

Peer Review

All our scholarly publications are subject to an appropriate peer review process. Manuscripts are evaluated by qualified experts in the relevant field in order to ensure the quality, originality, and scholarly contribution of the work.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are expected to present accurate and original research and to properly acknowledge the work of others. Submissions must not have been previously published or simultaneously submitted to another publisher. All sources must be properly cited.

Authors must also ensure that their work does not infringe copyright or other intellectual property rights.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers assist the editorial decision-making process by providing objective and constructive evaluations of submitted manuscripts. Reviewers should treat manuscripts as confidential documents and disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Handling of Misconduct

If cases of suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, or other forms of academic misconduct are identified, the publisher will investigate the matter in accordance with recognised academic publishing standards. Where appropriate, corrections, retractions, or other measures may be taken to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.