1. Policy Statement

DINAMIS: Journal of Science and Technology is committed to maintaining research integrity and ethical scholarly publishing. Allegations of research misconduct are taken seriously and will be assessed fairly, confidentially, and objectively, with due consideration for all parties involved.

The journal does not tolerate research or publication practices that undermine the credibility, reliability, or originality of scholarly work.

2. Types of Research Misconduct

Research misconduct or publication ethics concerns may include, but are not limited to:

• Fabrication: making up data, research results, or other information and presenting them as genuine.
• Falsification: manipulating research materials, processes, data, images, or results in a way that misrepresents the research.
• Plagiarism: using another person's ideas, words, data, or work without appropriate acknowledgment.
• Duplicate publication: publishing substantially overlapping work without appropriate disclosure or justification.
• Authorship misconduct: inappropriate inclusion or exclusion of authors, or misrepresentation of individual contributions.
• Citation manipulation: adding inappropriate or misleading citations to distort the scholarly record.
• Undisclosed conflicts of interest: concealing relevant interests that may affect the research or publication process.
• Ethical violations: failure to comply with applicable research ethics, permissions, consent, or data-protection requirements.
• Misuse of AI tools: using AI to fabricate evidence, generate fictitious references, conceal plagiarism, or materially misrepresent research without appropriate disclosure.

This list is illustrative. Other practices that compromise research integrity or publication ethics may also be investigated.

3. Submitting an Allegation

Any person who has credible concerns about possible research misconduct involving a manuscript submitted to or an article published in DINAMIS may notify the editorial office through the journal's official contact channel.

Reports should provide a clear description of the concern and, where possible, supporting evidence such as relevant documents, publication links, data comparisons, or other verifiable information. Anonymous reports may be considered when sufficient information is provided to permit a preliminary assessment.

Allegations should be made in good faith. Deliberately false or malicious allegations may themselves raise ethical concerns.

4. Preliminary Assessment

Upon receiving an allegation, the editorial team will conduct a preliminary assessment to determine whether the concern falls within the journal's remit and whether sufficient information is available to justify further inquiry.

The journal may request additional information, examine relevant manuscript versions or publication records, consult appropriate experts, or use suitable research-integrity tools where necessary. A preliminary concern will not automatically be treated as proof of misconduct.

5. Investigation and Right to Respond

Where a concern warrants further investigation, the journal may contact the corresponding author or other relevant parties and request an explanation or supporting documentation. All parties should be given a reasonable opportunity to respond to the concerns raised.

When the allegation involves matters that require institutional authority or access to original research records, the journal may refer the matter to the relevant author's institution, research organization, funder, or other appropriate body.

The journal's assessment is intended to protect the integrity of the scholarly record. It does not replace a formal institutional investigation where such an investigation is necessary.

6. Confidentiality and Fair Treatment

Allegations will be handled as confidentially as reasonably possible. Information will be shared only with individuals or organizations that need it to assess or resolve the concern, subject to applicable legal, ethical, and institutional obligations.

The journal will seek to avoid premature conclusions, protect the rights of individuals involved, and ensure that decisions are based on the available evidence rather than unsupported assumptions.

7. Possible Editorial Actions

Depending on the nature, seriousness, and findings of a case, the journal may take one or more of the following actions:

• Request clarification, additional evidence, or corrective action from the authors.
• Require revisions or corrections to a manuscript before further consideration.
• Reject a manuscript when serious concerns remain unresolved.
• Issue a correction, expression of concern, or retraction for a published article when justified.
• Refer the matter to the relevant institution or appropriate authority.
• Restrict further editorial processing where necessary to protect the integrity of the publication process.

The action taken will depend on the evidence, the potential impact on the scholarly record, and the journal's applicable publication ethics policies.

8. Published Articles and the Scholarly Record

If a concern relates to an already published article, DINAMIS will assess whether the reliability, integrity, or ethical status of the publication has been affected. Where appropriate, the journal may publish a correction, an expression of concern, or a retraction notice in accordance with its relevant policies.

Any post-publication action should be communicated transparently and linked to the affected article where practicable, so that readers can understand the nature of the concern and its resolution.

9. Protection Against Retaliation

Individuals who raise concerns in good faith should not be subjected to improper retaliation through the journal's editorial process. The journal will handle reports responsibly and will not treat an allegation as established misconduct solely because it has been submitted.

10. Commitment to Research Integrity

DINAMIS is committed to responding appropriately to credible allegations of research misconduct, protecting the reliability of published research, and promoting responsible scholarly communication. Authors, reviewers, editors, and readers share an interest in maintaining an accurate and trustworthy scientific record.