Egyptian Electronic Publisher (EEP) upholds the highest standards of ethical publishing, ensuring the integrity of the research it publishes. EEP is committed to academic transparency, fairness, and intellectual integrity, following internationally recognized ethical guidelines, including those of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

EEP ensures that its editorial leadership:

• Maintains the integrity of academic research by upholding high intellectual standards.
• Encourages freedom of thought and expression while ensuring that published content aligns with ethical standards.
• Is committed to continuous quality improvement across all publications.
• Publishes corrections, clarifications, retractions, and apologies when necessary.
• Ensures editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, free from commercial or political influence.

EEP provides a transparent appeals and complaints mechanism for concerns related to publication ethics, manuscript rejections, or editorial decisions. Complaints must be directed to admin@eepublisher.com, and the investigation will proceed, and if necessary, forward the manuscript for an additional review. Ethical breaches are taken seriously, and appropriate actions are implemented to maintain compliance with ethical standards.

EEP mandates that all published research follows strict ethical guidelines, including:

• Ethical approval from relevant institutional research ethics committees.
• Accurate and transparent data reporting, with proper attribution of sources.
• Compliance with ethical policies for research involving human subjects, animals, and vulnerable populations.

To promote research integrity and transparency, EEP strongly encourages authors to:

• Provide detailed methodologies and supplementary data to ensure study reproducibility.
• Cite all referenced datasets to enhance research credibility.
• Deposit data in open-access repositories to facilitate public access and verification.

EEP is committed to safeguarding confidentiality and privacy in research and publishing. Editors and staff ensure that:

• Personal data collected during publication processes is used solely for editorial and publishing purposes.
• Manuscript data and author information remain secure and accessible only to authorized personnel.
• Identifiable personal data used in research adheres to strict ethical protections and informed consent policies.

Research involving children, pregnant women, prisoners, persons with disabilities, or individuals with limited healthcare access must follow stringent ethical guidelines, including:

• Obtaining informed consent from participants or legal guardians.
• Minimizing potential harm and ensuring that research participation is voluntary.
• Ensuring confidentiality and ethical handling of sensitive information.
• Providing fair compensation or benefits for participation when applicable.

EEP takes allegations of research misconduct seriously, including:

• Plagiarism – All submissions undergo plagiarism detection screening. Manuscripts with significant unoriginal content will be rejected or retracted.
• Fabrication and Falsification – Any manipulation of data, figures, or research findings is strictly prohibited and may lead to retraction.
• Citation Manipulation – Unjustified self-citations or coercive citation practices are considered unethical.
• Authorship Disputes – EEP follows COPE guidelines to ensure that authorship is properly assigned based on actual contributions.

Editors have the ethical responsibility to investigate and act upon suspected misconduct, collaborating with authors' institutions if necessary.

Suspected breaches of publication ethics may result in:

• Rejection of the manuscript at any stage of publication.
• Temporary or permanent prohibition of future manuscript submissions.
• Referral of ethical concerns to the author's institution for further investigation.
• Revocation of editorial positions for individuals involved in unethical practices.

EEP ensures that errors, misconduct, or ethical breaches in published works are promptly addressed. Retractions may occur in cases of:

• Plagiarism, falsification, or fabrication of data.
• Serious errors that invalidate study findings.
• Unethical research practices or unauthorized use of data.
• Conflict of interest disclosures that impact study credibility.

Retraction notices will be publicly available, linked to the original article, and include clear explanations of the reasons for retraction.

EEP requires full disclosure of financial, academic, and personal conflicts of interest from:

• Authors – Must declare any funding sources, affiliations, or competing interests.
• Reviewers – Must disclose potential conflicts that may bias their assessments.
• Editors – Must recuse themselves from handling submissions where a conflict exists.

Failure to disclose conflicts of interest may result in manuscript rejection or post-publication corrections.

EEP is committed to maintaining the credibility and reliability of published research by:

• Promptly correcting significant errors through corrigenda and errata.
• Retracting fraudulent or unethical publications when necessary.
• Maintaining editorial independence, ensuring that publication decisions are free from financial or external pressures.

EEP maintains a strict no-advertising policy across its website and publications. No commercial advertisements, sponsored content, or third-party promotions are accepted. Editorial and publishing decisions are made solely on scholarly and ethical grounds.

EEP accepts supplementary publications only under strict conditions:

• All content must be original, scientifically sound, and contribute to the literature.
• Supplements cannot be solely for promotional purposes.
• Editorial independence is maintained, and sponsorship must be fully disclosed.
• All supplements undergo peer review and editorial oversight.

• Ensure fair, transparent, and timely review processes.
• Protect author confidentiality and manage conflicts of interest.
• Act on suspected misconduct and take corrective actions when necessary.

• Submit original, ethical, and properly cited research.
• Disclose funding sources and conflicts of interest.
• Correct errors in published work when identified.

• Provide objective, constructive feedback.
• Maintain confidentiality and disclose conflicts of interest.
• Identify potential ethical concerns in submitted manuscripts.

For any ethical concerns, please contact:
Editorial Office, Egyptian Electronic Publisher (EEP)
Email: admin@eepublisher.com