Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement

"Communications on Applied Nonlinear Analysis" (CANA) is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. We are committed to fostering a culture of responsible and ethical conduct in research and scholarly publishing. This Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement outlines our commitment to ethical practices and procedures.

Authorship and Author Responsibilities:

  1. Authorship: Authorship should be based on substantial contributions to the research. All authors must agree to the final content and submission of the manuscript.

  2. Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is original and properly cited. Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited.

  3. Data Integrity: Authors should present accurate and valid data. Manipulation, fabrication, or falsification of data is considered a serious ethical breach.

  4. Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, financial or non-financial, that could influence the research or its interpretation.

Peer Review and Editorial Process:

  1. Peer Review: CANA follows a double-blind peer review process, ensuring unbiased and constructive feedback from reviewers.

  2. Editorial Independence: Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based on the quality, originality, and relevance of submitted manuscripts, without any personal or financial bias.

Research Conduct:

  1. Ethical Considerations: Research involving human subjects, animals, or sensitive data must adhere to ethical guidelines and obtain necessary approvals and informed consent.

  2. Research Misconduct: CANA takes allegations of research misconduct seriously and will investigate any such claims in accordance with established guidelines.

Data Access and Sharing:

  1. Data Availability: Authors are encouraged to make data and research materials available to other researchers to promote transparency and reproducibility.

  2. Reproducibility: Authors should provide detailed methodologies and instructions to facilitate the replication of experiments and analyses.

Corrections and Retractions:

  1. Corrections: CANA may publish corrections or errata when errors are identified in published articles.

  2. Retractions: In cases of serious ethical breaches or significant errors, CANA may retract published articles following a formal investigation.

Copyright and Licensing:

  1. Copyright: Authors retain copyright of their work but grant CANA a license to publish and distribute the accepted manuscript.

  2. Open Access: CANA is an open-access journal, and articles are freely accessible to all readers.

Publication Ethics Violations:

Violation of ethical guidelines may result in appropriate actions, including rejection of manuscripts, retractions, and reporting to relevant authorities. CANA is committed to maintaining the integrity and credibility of published research and ensuring that authors, reviewers, and editors adhere to these ethical standards.

For any concerns or inquiries related to publication ethics, please contact the editorial office. We appreciate the cooperation of all stakeholders in upholding these ethical principles and ensuring the authenticity and integrity of scholarly publishing in CANA.