Publication Ethics

Nature & Life (https://natureandlife.co.in/) is an online peer-reviewed international research journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in the fields of environment and life sciences. Our mission is to provide a platform for scientists, researchers, and scholars from around the world to share and disseminate their innovative research findings, fostering a deeper understanding of the natural world and its interconnected systems.

Authors interested in submitting their work to Nature & Life can find detailed submission guidelines on our website. We welcome contributions from researchers worldwide.

1. Ethical Guidelines

Nature & Life follows the principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and adheres to internationally recognized publication ethics standards. This ensures integrity, transparency, and fairness in all aspects of publication.

2. Duties of Editors

  • Editors are responsible for selecting manuscripts based on academic merit, originality, and relevance.
  • They ensure a fair, impartial, and timely peer-review process.
  • Confidentiality of manuscripts must be maintained.
  • Editors must disclose potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves if necessary.

3. Duties of Reviewers

  • Reviewers must provide objective, constructive, and confidential evaluations.
  • They must declare conflicts of interest and avoid personal bias.
  • Reviewers should not use unpublished material for personal research.

4. Duties of Authors

  • Authors must submit original, accurate, and properly cited work.
  • Simultaneous submission to multiple journals is prohibited.
  • All authors must have contributed significantly to the research.
  • Conflicts of interest must be disclosed at submission.

5. Peer Review and Publication Decision

All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by subject experts. The Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with the editorial board, makes publication decisions based on reviewers’ recommendations, academic merit, and the scope of the journal.

6. Plagiarism Policy

  • All manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using reliable similarity detection software.
  • High similarity without proper citation will result in rejection.
  • Minor overlaps may be corrected upon revision requests.

7. Handling of Misconduct

Allegations of fabrication, falsification, or unethical conduct are investigated following COPE guidelines. Confirmed cases may lead to rejection, retraction, or notification to relevant institutions.

8. Conflicts of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts that could affect their objectivity. Declared conflicts are published with the article when relevant.

9. Data Access and Retention

Authors should retain research data and make it available upon reasonable request for verification. Depositing data in public repositories is encouraged.

10. Corrections, Retractions, and Editorial Actions

  • Errors discovered after publication will be corrected promptly.
  • Serious issues such as misconduct or invalid findings will result in retraction.
  • Expressions of concern may be issued during investigations.

11. Human and Animal Ethics

Research involving humans or animals must follow ethical standards such as the Declaration of Helsinki and obtain necessary institutional approvals.

12. Archiving and Accessibility

Nature & Life ensures permanent availability of published content through website backups and recognized digital archiving systems.

13. Contact

Editorial Office — Nature & Life
Publisher: Dr. A.K. Awasthi
Website: https://natureandlife.co.in/
Email: editor@natureandlife.co.in, ashok.awasthi15@gmail.com

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