Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Sushruta Ayurveda Publications, Hubli, as the publisher of TAIJA - Tatwachintanam: International Journal of Ayurveda, upholds the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. We are committed to ensuring that all published research adheres to rigorous ethical guidelines and scholarly practices. As custodians of the academic publishing process, we recognize and embrace our ethical responsibilities at every stage of the publication cycle.

These guidelines are in accordance with the COPE Principles of Transparency and Best Practice Guidelines and the COPE Code of Conduct
 https://publicationethics.org/core-practices

Our commitment to publication ethics encompasses the following key principles:

 1. Integrity

We emphasize honesty, integrity, and transparency throughout the publication process. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to maintain the highest ethical standards.

 2. Fairness

All submitted manuscripts are evaluated solely on their scientific merit, originality, and relevance to the scope of the journal—regardless of the authors’ institutional affiliation, gender, nationality, or other personal characteristics.

 3. Confidentiality

All submitted manuscripts and associated communications are treated as confidential documents. Editors and reviewers must not disclose any information to anyone other than those involved in the editorial process.

 4. Authorship and Attribution

Only individuals who have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research should be listed as authors. Proper citation and acknowledgment of the work of others are mandatory. All authors must disclose any conflicts of interest.

 5. Plagiarism and Publication Malpractice

TAIJA enforces a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism, fabrication, falsification of data, or the use of AI-generated content in research articles. Any manuscript found violating ethical norms will be rejected or retracted, and necessary action will be taken, including notifying the concerned institutions or funding bodies.

 6. Editorial Independence

The editorial team of TAIJA operates with full independence. All decisions regarding the acceptance or rejection of manuscripts are based exclusively on the manuscript’s scientific merit and reviewer recommendations, without influence from external interests.

 7. Retractions

Articles may be retracted for reasons including, but not limited to: major errors, plagiarism, duplicate publication, unethical research practices, or data falsification. A formal retraction notice will be published, citing the reason, and the original article will be clearly marked as retracted.

 8. Data Sharing and Availability

Authors may be required to share raw data or supplementary material upon request, in accordance with ethical and privacy regulations. A Data Availability Statement specifying where and how the data can be accessed should be included when applicable, especially for clinical or experimental research.