Allegation of research misconduct

Movere Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity, publication ethics, and academic accountability. The journal takes all allegations of research misconduct seriously and handles them fairly, confidentially, and objectively in accordance with established publication ethics principles.

  1. Scope of Research Misconduct

Research misconduct may include, but is not limited to:

  • Fabrication: Making up research data, results, activities, or findings and reporting them as genuine.
  • Falsification: Manipulating research materials, processes, data, or results so that the research is inaccurately represented.
  • Plagiarism: Using another person's ideas, words, data, or work without appropriate acknowledgment.
  • Duplicate or redundant publication: Submitting or publishing substantially overlapping work without proper disclosure or justification.
  • Authorship misconduct: Improperly assigning authorship, omitting eligible contributors, or including individuals who have not made an appropriate contribution.
  • Ethical violations: Conducting research or community service activities involving human participants, personal data, or other protected interests without required ethical approval or safeguards, where applicable.
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest: Failing to disclose relevant financial, professional, or personal relationships that may influence the work.
  • Manipulation of the publication process: Practices such as falsifying peer-review identities, fabricating reviewer reports, or attempting to improperly influence editorial decisions.
  1. Reporting Allegations

Authors, reviewers, editors, readers, research participants, institutions, and other concerned parties may report suspected research misconduct to the editorial team. Reports should include a clear description of the concern and, where possible, supporting evidence such as relevant documents, publication links, data, or correspondence.

Allegations should be submitted by email to: [email protected] . The journal encourages good-faith reporting. Reports will be assessed on their substance and available evidence, and allegations will not be treated as established facts before an appropriate assessment has been conducted.

  1. Assessment and Investigation

Upon receiving an allegation, the editorial team will conduct an initial assessment to determine whether the concern falls within the journal's remit and whether sufficient information is available for further review. The editor may consult relevant editorial policies, independent experts, or the author's affiliated institution, as appropriate.

Where further investigation is warranted, the journal may:

  1. Review the submitted evidence and relevant publication records.
  2. Request an explanation or supporting documentation from the author or authors concerned.
  3. Seek advice from independent experts or consult the relevant research institution or ethics committee when necessary.
  4. Assess the responses and evidence objectively, allowing the parties concerned a reasonable opportunity to respond.
  5. Determine appropriate action based on the seriousness of the concern and the available evidence.

Editors who have a conflict of interest in the matter will not participate in the assessment or decision-making process. The journal will seek to protect the confidentiality of the parties involved to the extent reasonably possible, while ensuring a fair and appropriate review.

  1. Possible Editorial Actions

Depending on the findings, the journal may take one or more of the following actions:

  • Request clarification, additional information, or correction of the manuscript.
  • Reject a manuscript when serious concerns remain unresolved before publication.
  • Publish a correction, expression of concern, or retraction when justified by the evidence and the journal's publication ethics policies.
  • Notify the author's affiliated institution, relevant ethics committee, or other appropriate body when necessary and justified.
  • Restrict future submissions from individuals involved in substantiated serious misconduct, where proportionate and supported by the journal's policies.

Editorial action will be proportionate to the nature and severity of the misconduct and will be based on the available evidence. A retraction or other public notice will be handled transparently in accordance with the journal's applicable policies.

  1. Protection Against Retaliation and Malicious Allegations

The journal will make reasonable efforts to protect individuals who raise concerns in good faith from inappropriate retaliation. At the same time, knowingly false, fabricated, or malicious allegations may be addressed appropriately. An allegation that cannot be substantiated will not, by itself, be considered proof of misconduct by the person accused or the person making the report.

  1. Confidentiality and Record Keeping

Information relating to an allegation will be handled confidentially and shared only with individuals or organizations whose involvement is necessary for a fair assessment or investigation. The journal will maintain appropriate records of the allegation, evidence considered, communications, and decisions in accordance with applicable policies and requirements.

  1. Editorial Independence

All allegations will be assessed independently of commercial interests, institutional pressure, or personal relationships. The journal aims to ensure that decisions are based on evidence, ethical principles, and the integrity of the scholarly record.