The journal Heritage of Southwest Asia is fully committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in all stages of scholarly publishing. The journal follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) as well as the ethical charter of the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology of Iran.
Authors are required to submit original research that is free from plagiarism, data manipulation, or falsification of results. Proper citation of all sources and accurate referencing of prior work are mandatory. Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously or publishing duplicate work without substantial changes is considered a violation of publication ethics.
Reviewers are expected to evaluate manuscripts with impartiality, confidentiality, and within their area of expertise. They must decline review assignments if conflicts of interest exist and should promptly report any suspected research misconduct to the editors.
The editorial board and the editor-in-chief are responsible for ensuring that the review and publication processes are conducted fairly, transparently, and independently. Decisions regarding acceptance or rejection of manuscripts are based solely on academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
Heritage of Southwest Asia believes that adherence to ethical standards in research and publishing is fundamental to building trust within the academic community. The journal consistently emphasizes honesty, transparency, and accountability as essential values guiding all participants in the publication process.