Techne: Journal of Engineering, Technology and Industrial Applications is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement is based on the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Duties of Authors

Authors must ensure that:

• The submitted manuscript is original and has not been published elsewhere.

• All sources and references are properly cited.

• Data is presented accurately and honestly.

• Any conflicts of interest are disclosed.

• All listed authors have significantly contributed to the work.

Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

• Making publication decisions based on the academic merit of manuscripts.

• Ensuring a fair and unbiased review process.

• Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

• Avoiding conflicts of interest.

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers must:

• Provide objective and constructive feedback.

• Maintain confidentiality of manuscript content.

• Identify relevant published work not cited by the authors.

• Inform the editor of any suspected plagiarism or ethical concerns.

Handling Misconduct

In cases of suspected misconduct such as plagiarism, data falsification, duplicate publication, or unethical research practices, Techne will investigate the matter and may take actions including rejection, retraction, or notification of the author’s institution.