Publication Ethics

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

The Journal of Prime Research in Mathematics (JPRM) is committed to maintaining the integrity of the academic record and upholding the highest standards of research ethics. As a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), JPRM strictly adheres to COPE’s guidelines when addressing any allegations of misconduct. Authors submitting to the journal are expected to observe the following ethical responsibilities:

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their submissions are entirely original. If the work or words of others are used, proper citation and attribution must be provided. Plagiarism in any form—including direct copying, paraphrasing without attribution, or presenting another's ideas as one’s own—is unethical and unacceptable.

Multiple and Redundant Submissions

Manuscripts must not be submitted to more than one journal at the same time. Simultaneous submission is considered unethical publishing behavior.

Prior and Duplicate Publication

Submissions should not have been previously published in full or in part, in any language or format, unless it qualifies as a justified secondary publication (such as a translated version), in which case full transparency and proper permissions are required.

Text Recycling and Self-Plagiarism

Authors should avoid substantial re-use of their previously published work without clear indication and citation. If the manuscript builds upon earlier publications, those sources must be clearly referenced to avoid concerns of self-plagiarism or "text recycling."

Data Integrity and Honesty

Research data must be presented clearly, honestly, and without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate manipulation (including image-based manipulation). Authors must follow discipline-specific standards for data acquisition, processing, and presentation.

Salami Publication

Authors should not fragment a single study into multiple smaller papers submitted over time or to different journals solely to increase publication count. This practice, known as “salami slicing,” undermines the integrity of scientific communication.

Acknowledgment of Sources

All relevant sources must be properly acknowledged. This includes direct quotes, paraphrased ideas, or any other use of previously published material. Permission must be obtained for all copyrighted content.

Authorship Criteria

Only individuals who have made significant intellectual contributions to the research should be listed as authors. All listed authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and consent to its submission.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could be perceived as influencing their research. This includes funding sources, institutional affiliations, or any competing interests.

Corrections and Retractions

In the event of a significant error or inaccuracy in a published work, the author is obliged to promptly inform the journal’s editorial team and cooperate fully in issuing a correction or retraction, as deemed necessary.

By submitting to JPRM, authors confirm that they understand and agree to uphold these ethical principles. The journal reserves the right to reject or retract any submission that violates these standards.