Ethical Principles and Publication Policy

OMNIALANG: International Journal of Language Continuum (OMNIA-LC) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics, academic integrity, and scholarly responsibility. The journal recognizes ethical publishing as a fundamental component of credible and sustainable academic knowledge production and expects all parties involved in the publication process to adhere to ethical best practices.

Ethical Framework

OMNIALANG follows internationally recognized ethical standards in academic publishing and aligns its practices with the principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Ethical considerations guide all stages of the editorial and publication process, from manuscript submission to post-publication conduct.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to OMNIALANG are expected to ensure that their work:

  • Is original and has not been published previously, nor is it under consideration elsewhere
  • Accurately acknowledges all sources through appropriate citation and referencing
  • Avoids all forms of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and misrepresentation
  • Properly credits all contributors and lists only those who have made a genuine scholarly contribution as authors
  • Discloses any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the research or its interpretation

For studies involving human participants or sensitive data, authors are expected to comply with relevant ethical standards and regulations and to obtain necessary ethical approvals and informed consent where applicable.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for ensuring a fair, transparent, and unbiased editorial process. Editorial decisions are based solely on the academic merit, originality, relevance, and clarity of the submitted work, without discrimination on the basis of gender, nationality, institutional affiliation, political orientation, or personal beliefs.

Editors are also responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts
  • Avoiding conflicts of interest
  • Taking appropriate action in cases of suspected ethical misconduct
  • Ensuring that the peer review process is conducted objectively and responsibly

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to contribute to the editorial process through objective, constructive, and timely evaluations of submitted manuscripts. Reviewers must:

  • Treat all manuscripts as confidential documents
  • Provide fair and scholarly assessments supported by clear reasoning
  • Identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors
  • Report any suspected ethical issues or conflicts of interest to the editors

Peer Review Policy

OMNIALANG employs a double-blind peer review process in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts in the relevant field. In cases of conflicting evaluations, additional reviewers may be consulted. Final publication decisions rest with the Editor-in-Chief.

Plagiarism and Misconduct Policy

The journal operates a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism and unethical publishing practices. All submissions may be screened using plagiarism detection software prior to or during the review process. Manuscripts found to violate ethical standards may be rejected at any stage of the editorial process.

In cases where ethical misconduct is identified after publication, OMNIALANG reserves the right to issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Conflict of Interest

All authors, editors, and reviewers are required to disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could be perceived as influencing the evaluation or interpretation of a manuscript. Transparency in potential conflicts of interest is considered essential to maintaining trust in the scholarly record.

Publication Policy

OMNIALANG publishes original scholarly work that contributes meaningfully to international academic discussions in the fields of language, literature, linguistics, and translation studies. By submitting a manuscript to OMNIALANG, authors acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to comply with the journal’s ethical principles and publication policies.