Allegation of Research Misconducts
Civic Synergy: Journal of Multidisciplinary Service and Empowerment is committed to maintaining the integrity of the academic record and adheres to rigorous ethical standards in addressing research misconduct. Allegations of research misconduct, including but not limited to plagiarism, falsification, fabrication of data, and unethical research practices, are taken seriously and handled in accordance with established ethical guidelines.
The handling of Allegation of Research Misconduct aligns with the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), accessible at https://publicationethics.org/misconduct. When a formal allegation is raised, the journal will conduct a thorough investigation, consulting relevant parties as needed while ensuring confidentiality and fairness throughout the process.
If research misconduct is confirmed, appropriate actions will be taken, which may include correction or retraction of the published article. The retraction process adheres to the Retraction Guidelines outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), available at https://publicationethics.org/files/retraction%20guidelines.pdf. This process ensures that any retraction is transparent, documented, and provides a clear reason for the retraction.