Author's Responsibilities

General

Authors of original papers should present an accurate account of the work as well as an objective discussion of its significance. Data should be represented accurately in the paper. A paper should contain sufficient detail and references to permit others to check on or replicate the work. Authors are also required to prepare their manuscripts according to the format given in Manuscript Guidelines for AWEJ

Multiple, redundant or concurrent publication

The Arab World English Journal requires all authors of a research paper to sign a letter that states that the manuscript has not been published before, and is not under consideration for publication in any other journals. The author or authors should agree also to transfer to Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) all rights, including the exclusive right to electronically store, reproduce and distribute the contribution wholly or in part, including publish, reprints, translations, photographic and reproductions. (Submission and Publication Acceptance Agreements ) Publication in AWEJ transfers the right to AWEJ to distribute papers, but authors do retain their copyright. Submission to an Arab World English Journal is taken by the journal to mean that all the listed authors have agreed to these terms.

Originality, plagiarism and acknowledgement of sources

The authors are responsible to ensure the originality of their submissions It is expected that the data in the articles will be authentic. Authors must submit only original works, and should appropriately cite or quote the work and/or words of others. Author are required to send a statement indicating that the submission is original work. (General Requirements). Authors obliged to participate in peer review process Authors are obliged to participate in a peer review process of their submitted manuscript. They should communicate with AWEJ editors and respond to all the comments and any suggestions of reviewers. They should also follow any relevant deadlines. Authors are obliged to provide retractions or corrections of mistakes All errors discovered in the manuscript after submission must be swiftly communicated to the Editor. Authors of published material also have a responsibility to inform the journal promptly if they become aware of any part that requires correcting.

Authorship of the paper

Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. All those who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors. The corresponding author will ensure that all contributing co-authors are included in the author list. The corresponding author will also verify that all co-authors have approved the final version of the paper and have agreed to its submission for publication. Author/s attest to the fact that all Authors listed on the title page have contributed significantly to the work, have read the manuscript, attest to the validity and legitimacy of the data and its interpretation, and agree to its submission to the Arab World English Journal . All authors agree that author list is correct in its content and order and that no modification to the author list can be made without the formal approval of the Editor, and all authors accept that the Editor’s decisions over acceptance or rejection or in the event of any breach of the Principles of Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement in Arab World Journal being discovered of retraction are final.No additional authors will be added post submission unless editors receive agreement from all authors and detailed information is supplied as to why the author list should be amended.On behalf of all Co-Authors, the Corresponding Author shall bear full responsibility for the submission.Any violation of the terms of Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement may lead to retraction the paper.

Disclosure and conflicts of interest

All authors should include a statement disclosing any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that may be construed to influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support for the project should be disclosed.