Thiagarajar College of Engineering

Editorial & Publication Ethics

Commitment to Academic Integrity, Fair Review and Ethical Publishing

Editorial Policy

ARASM 2027 follows a rigorous editorial process to ensure the highest standards of academic quality, integrity and transparency. All submitted manuscripts are evaluated solely on the basis of originality, technical quality, significance and relevance to the conference themes.

The Editorial Board reserves the right to accept, reject or request revisions to any submitted manuscript based on reviewer recommendations and editorial assessment.

Peer Review Policy

All submitted papers undergo a double-blind peer review process conducted by at least two independent experts in the relevant field. The identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process.

  • Originality and novelty
  • Technical and scientific quality
  • Relevance to conference themes
  • Clarity of presentation
  • Significance of results and contributions

Publication Ethics

ARASM 2027 is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity.

The following practices are strictly prohibited:

  • Fabrication of data
  • Falsification or manipulation of results
  • Plagiarism
  • Duplicate submission
  • Improper authorship attribution
  • Misrepresentation of research findings

Authors' Responsibilities

  • Ensure that the submitted work is original and unpublished.
  • Confirm that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Properly cite all referenced sources.
  • Acknowledge contributors and funding agencies where applicable.
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest.
  • Provide supporting data if requested during review.
  • Ensure all listed authors have made significant intellectual contributions.

Reviewers' Responsibilities

  • Maintain strict confidentiality of manuscripts.
  • Provide objective and constructive reviews.
  • Evaluate submissions solely on academic merit.
  • Report suspected ethical violations.
  • Disclose conflicts of interest.
  • Refrain from using unpublished information for personal benefit.

Editorial Responsibilities

  • Make fair and unbiased publication decisions.
  • Evaluate submissions solely on scholarly merit.
  • Maintain confidentiality throughout the review process.
  • Address ethical concerns and disputes promptly.
  • Avoid conflicts of interest in handling manuscripts.
  • Ensure transparency and integrity in editorial decisions.

Plagiarism Policy

Important: A similarity index exceeding 20% is not acceptable and may result in immediate rejection.

All submitted manuscripts are screened using standard plagiarism detection software before entering the review process.

The following are considered unacceptable:

  • Direct plagiarism
  • Mosaic plagiarism
  • Self-plagiarism
  • Duplicate publication
  • Unattributed reuse of previously published content

Authors found to have violated plagiarism policies may be disqualified from the conference and future submissions may be restricted.

Conflict of Interest Policy

Authors, reviewers and editors must disclose any financial, professional, institutional or personal relationships that may influence the evaluation or publication of a manuscript.

Any identified conflict of interest will be managed appropriately to preserve the integrity and fairness of the review process.

Research Integrity Statement

ARASM 2027 is committed to fostering ethical research practices and maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. All participants are expected to uphold principles of honesty, transparency, accountability and respect throughout the research and publication process.

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