Publication ethics refers to the set of guidelines and principles that govern the ethical conduct of all parties involved in the publication of research, including authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers. These guidelines ensure that research is conducted and reported in a transparent, ethical, and responsible manner. Common ethical issues in publication ethics include plagiarism, data fabrication and falsification, conflict of interest, duplicate publication, and authorship disputes. Adhering to publication ethics is crucial in maintaining the integrity and credibility of scholarly research.