Articles in this category Basic principles When authors submit their manuscripts to CrossLink Studies, they guarantee that their work is original, has not been submitted or considered elsewhere, contains no libellous or unlawful statements, an... General Guidelines The responsibility of editors and publishers in maintaining the integrity of academic and scientific research is paramount. Any form of misconduct can have detrimental effects on the research communit... Ethical Issues arising in scholarly publishing Ethical issues in scholarly publishing encompass a range of violations that compromise the integrity of academic work. Plagiarism, or the unauthorized use of another's work without proper acknowledgme... Plagiarism CrossLink Studies mandates that any research presented to its journals or books must be the original work of the author, who, by submitting and having their work accepted, agrees to this stipulation. ... Redundant publication Authors must ensure that the work they submit to CrossLink Studies publications is original and has not been published elsewhere. Engaging in simultaneous submissions to multiple journals contravenes ... Self-plagiarism Authors submitting to CrossLink Studies are required to provide work that is original and unique. Repetition of research is permissible only if it yields new insights or conclusions, or if it involves... Authorship issues In papers with multiple authors, it is crucial that every individual who has significantly contributed to the work is recognized as an author, while those who have offered support but have not made a ... Fabricated data Since the research is carried out before submission to a CrossLink Studies journal or book, it is beyond the capacity of CrossLink Studies and its editors to make a judgment in every instance. Nonethe... Conflict of interest Authors, editors, and reviewers are all required to declare any conflicts of interest when engaging with CrossLink Studies. Such conflicts may arise from financial or personal interests in the researc... Grievance procedure This procedure outlines how CrossLink Studies addresses complaints from authors who are dissatisfied with the rejection of their articles or have concerns regarding the handling of their submissions. ... Updating Published Papers Correction Guidelines It may be appropriate to issue a Correction statement for errors that do not compromise the overall conclusions or academic integrity of a published article. Such errors include:...