Poonam Shodh Rachna is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and ethics in scholarly publishing. To ensure the credibility, transparency, and quality of published research, the journal adheres to the following publication ethics:

1. Authors’ Responsibilities

• Originality & Plagiarism: Authors must submit original work and properly cite all sources. Plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification are strictly prohibited.
• Data Integrity: Authors should present accurate and honest data. Any corrections or retractions should be communicated promptly.
• Authorship: Only those who have made significant contributions are to be listed as authors. All co-authors must approve the final manuscript.
• Conflict of Interest: Authors should disclose any financial, personal, or professional conflicts that might influence the research.
• Submission & Multiple Publication: Manuscripts must not be submitted simultaneously to other journals. Prior publication or duplicate submissions are unacceptable.
• Ethical Clearance: Research involving human or animal subjects should adhere to ethical standards, including obtaining necessary approvals.

2. Editors’ Responsibilities

• Fair Peer Review: Ensure a transparent, unbiased, and confidential review process.
• Decision Making: Editors should evaluate manuscripts based on academic merit without discrimination.
• Conflict of Interest: Editors must declare any conflicts and recuse themselves if necessary.
• Protection of Confidentiality: The identities of reviewers and authors should be kept confidential.
• Correction & Retraction: Issues of misconduct or errors should be addressed swiftly, including issuing retractions or corrections.

3. Reviewers’ Responsibilities

• Confidentiality: Review manuscripts confidentially and not disclose or use the information for personal gain.
• Objectivity & Constructive Feedback: Provide impartial, constructive, and timely reviews.
• Conflict of Interest: Decline review invitations if conflicts exist.
• Reporting Ethical Concerns: Alert editors about any ethical issues or instances of misconduct discovered.

4. Publication Integrity

• The journal promotes transparency in the peer review process, maintains rigorous standards, and ensures the integrity of published content.
• Allegations of misconduct, such as plagiarism or data manipulation, will be thoroughly investigated and appropriate actions taken.

5. Open Access & Copyright

• Published articles are made available under an open-access model, encouraging broad dissemination.
• Authors retain copyright but grant the journal the rights to publish and distribute the work.

6. Continuous Ethical Education

• The journal encourages authors, editors, and reviewers to stay informed about publication ethics and best practices.

Poonam Shodh Rachna aspires to maintain integrity, fairness, and scholarly excellence in all its publications. All stakeholders are expected to uphold these ethical standards to foster a trustworthy academic environment.