آلية التعامل مع الادعاءات المتعلقة بسوء السلوك الأكاديمي

Handling Allegations of Academic Misconduct

Section I: Submitting Reports and Complaints

Enki Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and publication ethics. Any researcher, reviewer, reader, or academic institution may report suspected academic misconduct to the editorial board by submitting a documented report with sufficient information and evidence.

Section II: Investigation Procedures

1	The Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with the editorial board, reviews the report and assesses the sufficiency of evidence for opening a formal investigation.
2	All information and evidence related to the investigation are treated with strict confidentiality, accessible only to authorized investigators.
3	The accused party is granted the right to respond and present clarifications or supporting evidence throughout all stages of the investigation.
4	Investigations are conducted objectively and independently, in accordance with established academic standards and publication ethics.
5	After completing the investigation, any confirmed violation is classified as either a minor violation or a serious violation.

Section III: Minor Violations

Minor violations arise from misunderstandings or unintentional non-compliance with academic standards without substantially affecting research integrity. The journal may take one or more of the following actions:

A	Communicate with the author or reviewer to clarify and address the violation.
B	Request correction of the procedure or fulfillment of academic requirements.
C	Issue a formal warning or official notice regarding the violation.
D	Document the incident in the journal's records for future reference.

Section IV: Serious Violations

Serious violations involve significant breaches including plagiarism, falsification, fabrication, or intentional data concealment. Possible actions include:

A	Issuing a formal statement clarifying the nature of the violation and actions taken.
B	Notifying the author's academic institution or employer of the proven violation.
C	Retracting or withdrawing the published research in accordance with the journal's retraction policy.
D	Suspending or banning submission or review activities for a period determined by the editorial board.
E	Referring the case to relevant academic, professional, or legal authorities for further action.

Section V: Governing Principles

All journal procedures are grounded in the principles of integrity, transparency, confidentiality, and procedural fairness, ensuring the rights of all parties and preserving the credibility of the scientific record. The editorial team follows the guidelines and recommendations published by COPE.