Publication Policy

At the Transatlantic Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (TJMR), we uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and publication ethics. We are committed to preventing all forms of research malpractice and ensuring that ethical publishing is a shared responsibility among authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher.

Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism is a grave academic offense and is strictly prohibited at TJMR. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of plagiarism or unethical research practices.

What Constitutes Plagiarism?

Plagiarism involves the unauthorized use of ideas, text, data, tables, figures, graphs, or other creative works without proper attribution. At TJMR, a manuscript is considered plagiarized if it exhibits a similarity index of 25% or more without appropriate citation.

Policy on Research Misconduct

In cases where plagiarism or any other research misconduct is suspected:

  1. Authors will be given an opportunity to provide an explanation.
  2. If the justification is deemed insufficient, TJMR reserves the right to:
    • Reject, retract, or withdraw the paper.
    • Ban future submissions from the offending author(s) for up to four years.
    • Notify relevant stakeholders, including journal editors, co-authors, and the author’s institution.

TJMR is unwavering in its dedication to preserving the integrity and credibility of scholarly research.

Open Access Policy

TJMR is committed to open and unrestricted knowledge dissemination. As a fully open-access journal, all research articles are freely available immediately upon publication.

Key Principles of Open Access

  • No submission or subscription fees—all published content is accessible without cost.
  • Readers worldwide can freely read, download, copy, distribute, and print full-text articles.
  • Compliance with the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) License, allowing lawful reuse with proper attribution.
  • Maximum visibility and impact for published research, fostering global knowledge-sharing.

Authors publishing in TJMR retain full copyright to their work while enabling open access for wider academic and professional engagement.

Copyright & Licensing

All articles published in TJMR are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) License, which allows:

  • Unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction, provided proper attribution is given.
  • Free access to research findings, ensuring broader dissemination.

Authors’ Rights

  • Authors retain full copyright over their submissions.
  • Authors also maintain patent, trademark, and other intellectual property rights associated with their work.

Publisher’s Rights

TJMR, as the publisher, is granted the non-exclusive right to:

  • Publish, distribute, and transmit the article in digital formats.
  • Use published content for promotional and academic purposes, including social media dissemination.

By maintaining an ethical and transparent publishing process, TJMR fosters a culture of trust and academic excellence.

Malpractice Statement

TJMR strictly adheres to the ethical guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and other international scholarly organizations.

Handling Allegations of Misconduct

In cases of alleged research misconduct related to any published article, the editorial team will follow COPE’s best practices to investigate and resolve such claims. Actions may include:

  • Formal retraction of the article if errors significantly affect the research findings.
  • Issuing corrections or clarifications when necessary.
  • Notifying the author’s institution if serious ethical breaches are identified.

Retraction Policy

A paper may be retracted if:

  • It contains serious errors that compromise its findings.
  • There is evidence of data fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism.

Our editorial policies are aligned with global best practices, including those of COPE, the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME).

Disclaimer

The opinions and findings expressed in TJMR articles are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the journal, editorial board, or publisher.

TJMR does not endorse any methodology, theory, or research findings. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, we assume no liability for errors, omissions, or the consequences of using published material. Readers are encouraged to verify findings through additional sources.

Privacy Statement

TJMR is committed to protecting authors’ and readers’ privacy and confidentiality. Personal data such as names and email addresses submitted to the journal will be used exclusively for editorial and publication purposes and will not be shared with third parties.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

By adhering to strict publication ethics, transparency, and rigorous peer review, TJMR remains a trusted platform for groundbreaking multidisciplinary research. Our goal is to foster integrity, credibility, and global knowledge exchange, ensuring that every published article contributes meaningfully to academic and professional communities.