Research in Arabic Receptive Skills is a peer-reviewed academic journal committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and taking all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publishing process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher, in accordance with internationally accepted ethical guidelines for scholarly publishing.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors who submit manuscripts to Research in Arabic Receptive Skills must ensure that:

• The submitted work is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

• All sources used in the manuscript are properly cited, and plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited.

• Data presented in the manuscript are accurate, honest, and not fabricated, falsified, or manipulated.

• Authorship reflects significant contributions to the research; all contributors are properly acknowledged.

• Any potential conflicts of interest, financial or non-financial, are clearly disclosed.

• Research involving human participants follows ethical research standards and obtains necessary consent.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors of Research in Arabic Receptive Skills are responsible for:

• Making publication decisions based solely on the academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance of the manuscript to the journal’s focus and scope.

• Ensuring a fair, unbiased, and confidential peer-review process.

• Maintaining the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and reviewer identities.

• Preventing conflicts of interest and handling them transparently if they arise.

• Taking appropriate actions in cases of ethical misconduct, including plagiarism, duplicate publication, or data falsification.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the quality of the journal and are expected to:

• Conduct reviews objectively, fairly, and professionally.

• Maintain confidentiality of the manuscript and not use unpublished information for personal advantage.

• Provide constructive and timely feedback to help improve the quality of the manuscript.

• Identify relevant published work that has not been cited and report any suspected ethical violations to the editor.

• Decline the review if there is a conflict of interest or lack of expertise.

4. Ethical Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher of Research in Arabic Receptive Skills is committed to:

• Supporting editorial independence and ethical decision-making.

• Ensuring that commercial interests do not influence editorial decisions.

• Facilitating the permanent availability and accessibility of published articles.

• Cooperating with editors in cases of ethical investigations and retractions when necessary.

5. Allegations of Misconduct

In cases of suspected misconduct, Research in Arabic Receptive Skills will follow appropriate procedures to investigate the matter fairly and transparently. Actions may include manuscript rejection, correction, retraction, or notification to relevant institutions, depending on the severity of the violation.