Allegations of Misconduct

WellSafe is firmly committed to addressing any allegations of research or publication misconduct with fairness, confidentiality, and diligence. Misconduct may include but is not limited to:

• Plagiarism or self-plagiarism.
• Fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting of data.
• Unethical research practices or lack of required ethical approvals.
• Improper authorship attribution or ghostwriting.
• Duplicate or redundant publication.

Investigation Procedure

1. Initial Assessment: Allegations are reviewed confidentially by the editorial office.
2. Communication: Authors or involved parties are contacted for clarification or evidence.
3. Formal Review: If necessary, an investigation is carried out in accordance with COPE guidelines.
4. Decision: Outcomes may include manuscript correction, retraction, or rejection.
5. Follow-up: Relevant institutions may be notified, and sanctions may be applied.

These measures ensure that WellSafe maintains the integrity, transparency, and trustworthiness of the scholarly record.