Ethical Principles and Publication Policy

WAPRIME is a journal dedicated to the rapid and ethical dissemination of cutting-edge research in mechanical engineering. We are committed to a high-quality, efficient publication process with a rigorous peer review that is typically completed within one month, and often in as little as two weeks.

Fundamental Principles:

• Research Ethics: All research must adhere to ethical guidelines and obtain necessary approvals.
• Plagiarism: Plagiarism is strictly prohibited and all submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software.
• Conflict of Interest: Authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest.
• Data Integrity: Data fabrication and manipulation are unacceptable.
• Authorship: Authorship is limited to those who have made significant contributions to the work.
• Peer Review: Reviewers are expected to evaluate submissions fairly and maintain confidentiality.

Publication Process:

• Online Submission: Manuscripts are submitted through our online system.
• Rapid Review: Editors and reviewers ensure an efficient and timely review process.
• Open Access: All published articles are freely available to readers worldwide.

We have a zero-tolerance policy for ethical violations. In cases of misconduct, articles may be retracted and appropriate sanctions may be imposed.

For detailed information, please visit our website or contact us directly.

WAPRIME accelerates scientific progress by providing rapid and ethical access to knowledge in the field of mechanical engineering.

 

 

 

 

Price Policy

WAPRIME - Progressive Research in Mechanical Engineering is a fully open-access journal. This means that all articles published in WAPRIME are immediately and permanently available to read, download, and share free of charge.

No Article Processing Charges (APCs):

WA Prime does not charge authors any fees to publish their work. We believe in making high-quality research accessible to everyone without financial barriers.

Funding:

The journal's operating costs are covered by www.welchstore.com. This allows us to provide a sustainable open-access publishing model that benefits both authors and readers.

Transparency:

Our price policy is transparent and readily available on our website. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible publishing platform for researchers in the field of mechanical engineering.

 

 

 

 

Open Access Policy

WAPRIME provides immediate open access to all published articles, ensuring that research is freely available to the public without any financial or legal barriers. This policy is aligned with our mission to promote the global exchange of knowledge and enhance the impact of scientific research.

All articles in WAPRIME are freely accessible to users, who are allowed to download, share, and distribute them. Articles are available for non-commercial purposes only, and no modifications or derivative works are permitted.

Open Access Principles

1. No Article Processing Charges (APCs): WAPRIME does not charge authors or readers any fees for accessing or publishing articles. The journal's operating costs are covered by www.welchstore.com. This allows us to provide a sustainable open-access publishing model that benefits both authors and readers.
2. Permanent Archiving: All articles are permanently accessible on the journal's website and indexed in international open-access repositories.
3. Commitment to Open Science: We actively support Open Science and Open Data principles, fostering transparency and collaboration in research.

Ethical and Transparent Publishing

Our open access policy adheres to the highest international publishing standards and ethical guidelines. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right to make their work openly available to the global community, contributing to scientific progress.

WAPRIME endorses the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) and the Berlin Declaration on Open Access to Knowledge in the Sciences and Humanities.

 

 

 

 

Archiving Policy

Archiving Policy

All articles and content published in [Journal Name] are systematically archived to ensure long-term accessibility and preservation. Our policy includes the following measures:

• Digital Preservation: Publications are stored on our journal website and in trusted digital archiving systems such as LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, or Portico.
• Continuous Accessibility: Archived content remains freely available to the academic community, ensuring ongoing access to scholarly work.
• Regular Backups: Our archiving systems are maintained and backed up regularly to preserve the integrity of all published materials.

This policy guarantees that our scholarly content is securely preserved and accessible for future generations.

 

WAPRIME is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. WAPRIME believes that the cornerstone of scientific progress, original ideas, and research, can only flourish when these principles are strictly adhered to. Therefore, at WAPRIME, plagiarism, in any form, is strictly unacceptable.

So, What is Plagiarism to WAPRIME?

For WAPRIME, plagiarism is not limited to just verbatim copying. Presenting the ideas, research results, data, texts, or structures of others as one's own work, without proper citation or referencing, is also considered plagiarism. This is true even if it is done by summarizing, paraphrasing, or translating.

What are the Consequences of Plagiarism at WAPRIME?

Every article submitted to WAPRIME undergoes a rigorous plagiarism check. Articles found to contain plagiarism will be immediately and unequivocally rejected. In addition, future article submissions from authors who have committed plagiarism may not be considered by WAPRIME.

What Can Authors Do to Ensure Originality for WAPRIME?

• Cite Sources: Authors must clearly and explicitly indicate the source when using the ideas, data, or texts of others.
• Cite Properly: WAPRIME uses the APA (American Psychological Association) citation style. Authors must use the APA style correctly and completely, adhering to the guidelines provided in WAPRIME's author instructions. Pay close attention to details such as in-text citations and the reference list format.
• Write in Your Own Words: When conveying the ideas of others, authors should be careful to use their own sentences and expressions. Simply changing the words is not enough; the sentence needs to be restructured according to the author's own understanding.
• When in Doubt, Cite: If an author is unsure whether an idea belongs to them or another source, WAPRIME recommends citing the source just in case.

WAPRIME aims to create a platform where original and honest research, guided by the light of science, shines. WAPRIME expects authors to understand its plagiarism policy and contribute to achieving this goal by adhering to the rules of academic ethics, including the meticulous application of the APA citation style.

Remember: Originality is the heart of science. WAPRIME is dedicated to protecting this heartbeat!

 

Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

 

 

License

The journal is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).

 

You are free to:

1. Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially.
2. Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.
3. The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.

Under the following terms:

1. Attribution - You must give appropriate credit , provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made . You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
2. No additional restrictions - You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.

 

 

 

 

 

Publisher

Welch Academy - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatih Ünal

fatihunal@mersin.edu.tr

Mersin University

Engineering Faculty

Department of Mechanical Engineering 

+90 537 381 06 23