Academic Ethics & Standards
Commitment to Research Integrity
Publication Ethics Compliance
We strictly adhere to international publication ethics standards including COPE guidelines, ICMJE recommendations, and institutional research integrity policies. All work complies with Committee on Publication Ethics principles.
No Data Fabrication or Manipulation
We never fabricate, falsify, or manipulate research data. All analyses are conducted using original, unmodified data provided by research teams. Statistical analyses follow established methodological protocols.
Transparent Methodology
All analytical processes are fully documented with transparent methodology. We provide complete analysis code, datasets, and detailed methodological documentation to ensure reproducibility.
Independent Consultancy Model
We operate as an independent consultancy and do not engage in authorship-for-sale arrangements. Our role is methodological support, not ghost authorship. Authorship decisions remain with research teams.
No Publication Guarantees
We do not guarantee publication acceptance or specific journal outcomes. Our commitment is to methodological rigor and alignment with peer review standards, not predetermined results.
Confidentiality & Privacy
All client information, research data, and methodological approaches are treated with strict confidentiality. We maintain professional privacy standards and do not share proprietary research information.
AI and Technology Use
Artificial intelligence tools may be used for efficiency in literature screening, data extraction, and manuscript preparation, but never for data generation or analysis interpretation. All AI assistance is transparent and disclosed.
Conflict of Interest Management
We maintain independence from commercial interests and declare any potential conflicts of interest. We do not accept projects that compromise methodological integrity or academic independence.
Ethical Compliance Statement
Meridian Research Consultancy operates under the highest standards of academic integrity and research ethics. We are committed to supporting legitimate academic research while maintaining strict ethical boundaries. Any concerns regarding our ethical practices should be directed to our ethics committee.
Ethics Contact: [email protected]