{"id":4368,"date":"2025-11-08T15:50:45","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T15:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nexusejournal.com\/?page_id=4368"},"modified":"2025-11-08T15:54:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T15:54:47","slug":"ethics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nexusejournal.com\/?page_id=4368","title":{"rendered":"ETHICS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Research Ethics Guidelines and Author Agreement<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>By submitting a manuscript to the&nbsp;<strong>Nexus ASIA-PACIFIC: e-Journal of Multidisciplinary Research<\/strong>&nbsp;(hereinafter&nbsp;<strong>\u201cNexus e-Journal\u201d<\/strong>) via our online submission portal, the undersigned author(s) (hereinafter&nbsp;<strong>\u201cAuthor(s)\u201d<\/strong>) hereby agree to and affirm their understanding and adherence to the following ethical principles, responsibilities, and journal policies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">1. Affirmation of Sound Research and Reporting Principles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Author(s) affirm that the submitted work adheres to the highest standards of research and reporting integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Originality and Exclusive Submission<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The manuscript represents\u00a0<strong>original work<\/strong>\u00a0that has not been previously published elsewhere, in any form or language (partially or in full), except where explicitly disclosed and transparently identified as an expansion of prior work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The manuscript is\u00a0<strong>not under simultaneous consideration<\/strong>\u00a0by any other journal or publisher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Author(s) confirm that the submitted work does\u00a0<strong>not constitute \u2018salami-slicing\u2019<\/strong>\u00a0(dividing a single study into multiple submissions).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any concurrent or secondary publication (e.g., translations) is\u00a0<strong>fully disclosed and justified<\/strong>, with all necessary permissions obtained.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Data Integrity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Research results are presented\u00a0<strong>honestly, accurately, and without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate manipulation of data<\/strong>\u00a0(including images).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Author(s) confirm adherence to discipline-specific rules for\u00a0<strong>data acquisition, selection, and processing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Author(s) agree, upon request, to provide relevant documentation or\u00a0<strong>raw data for verification<\/strong>, excluding confidential or proprietary information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Plagiarism and Proper Attribution<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Author(s) confirm that\u00a0<strong>no data, text, or theories by others are presented as their own<\/strong>. All sources are properly acknowledged through\u00a0<strong>citation, summarization, paraphrasing, or verbatim quotation<\/strong>\u00a0(using quotation marks), with permissions secured for any copyrighted material.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Author(s) understand that the\u00a0<strong>Nexus e-Journal<\/strong>\u00a0may use plagiarism detection software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Author(s) confirm that all necessary\u00a0<strong>permissions for the use of software, questionnaires, surveys, and scales<\/strong>\u00a0used in the study have been obtained.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Ethical Conduct in Reporting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The manuscript avoids untrue statements about any entity or descriptions that could be perceived as\u00a0<strong>personal attacks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any research with the potential for harmful misapplication (<strong>dual-use research<\/strong>) is clearly identified and discussed within the manuscript.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">2. Authorship Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Author(s) confirm that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>author group, the designated Corresponding Author, and the order of authors<\/strong>\u00a0are accurate and finalized at the time of initial submission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any request to add or delete authors during revision stages will be accompanied by a\u00a0<strong>detailed written explanation and justification<\/strong>\u00a0to the Editor, understanding that such changes are generally not permitted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Author(s) acknowledge that\u00a0<strong>no changes to authorship can be made after a manuscript has been accepted for publication<\/strong>\u00a0by the\u00a0<strong>Nexus e-Journal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">3. Indemnification and Legal Warranty (Crucial Section)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By submitting the manuscript, the Author(s) warrant and guarantee that the work is&nbsp;<strong>original<\/strong>&nbsp;and does not infringe upon any&nbsp;<strong>copyright, proprietary right, privacy right, or any other right<\/strong>&nbsp;of any person or entity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Author(s) hereby agree to&nbsp;<strong>indemnify and hold harmless<\/strong>&nbsp;the&nbsp;<strong>Nexus ASIA-PACIFIC: e-Journal of Multidisciplinary Research<\/strong>, its&nbsp;<strong>Publisher, Editors, Editorial Board members, and staff<\/strong>&nbsp;(collectively, the&nbsp;<strong>\u201cIndemnified Parties\u201d<\/strong>) from and against any and all&nbsp;<strong>claims, demands, costs, expenses (including reasonable legal fees), losses, and liabilities<\/strong>&nbsp;arising from any actual or alleged breach of this warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This indemnification shall apply specifically, but not be limited, to any&nbsp;<strong>legal action, claim, or dispute<\/strong>&nbsp;related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Plagiarism<\/strong>\u00a0or the unauthorized use of others\u2019 intellectual property.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Copyright infringement<\/strong>\u00a0related to text, figures, tables, data, or any other material within the manuscript.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defamation, invasion of privacy, or breach of confidentiality<\/strong>\u00a0arising from the content of the manuscript.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Author(s) accept full and sole responsibility for the&nbsp;<strong>legal defense<\/strong>&nbsp;of any such claims and for any settlement or judgment arising therefrom, and shall&nbsp;<strong>waive any right to pursue legal harm<\/strong>&nbsp;against the Indemnified Parties in relation to the submitted manuscript\u2019s content and legality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">4. Acknowledgment of Misconduct Policies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Author(s) understand and accept that if there is suspicion of&nbsp;<strong>research misconduct, unethical practices, or alleged fraud<\/strong>, the&nbsp;<strong>Nexus e-Journal<\/strong>&nbsp;will conduct a thorough investigation. Should valid concerns arise, the Author(s) will be contacted for a response, and the Journal may implement measures including, but not limited to: rejection of the manuscript, post-publication erratum\/correction, expression of concern, article retraction (<strong>watermarked and linked with explanation<\/strong>), institutional notification, and\/or notation on the bibliographic record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">5. Obligation to Correct Fundamental Errors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The Author(s) agree to&nbsp;<strong>promptly notify the Nexus e-Journal<\/strong>&nbsp;if they discover a significant error or inaccuracy in their published article, explaining the error\u2019s impact. The Author(s) accept that corrective action (e.g., correction or retraction) will be determined by the Journal, with&nbsp;<strong>transparent communication<\/strong>&nbsp;of the impacted parts of the article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">6. Reviewer Suggestions and Exclusions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Author(s) confirm that any suggested reviewers are&nbsp;<strong>independent and unconnected to the work<\/strong>, and that verifiable institutional email addresses (or alternative identity verification) are provided. The Author(s) understand that while suggestions are appreciated, the&nbsp;<strong>Nexus Asia-Pacific: e-Journal<\/strong>&nbsp;is not obligated to use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>By proceeding with this submission, the Author(s) acknowledge that they have&nbsp;<strong>read, understood, and agree to abide by these ethical responsibilities and policies<\/strong>&nbsp;of the Nexus ASIA-PACIFIC: e-Journal of Multidisciplinary Research.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Research Ethics Guidelines and Author Agreement By submitting a manuscript to the&nbsp;Nexus ASIA-PACIFIC: e-Journal of Multidisciplinary Research&nbsp;(hereinafter&nbsp;\u201cNexus e-Journal\u201d) via our online submission portal, the undersigned author(s) (hereinafter&nbsp;\u201cAuthor(s)\u201d) hereby agree to and affirm their understanding and adherence to the following ethical principles, responsibilities, and journal policies: 1. 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