Publishing Ethics

Shhalaj Publishing House believes publishing carries intellectual, educational, and cultural responsibility. We aim to develop books and publishing practices grounded in integrity, clarity, respect, and thoughtful contribution.

Respect for Authorship

We respect the creative, intellectual, and scholarly efforts of authors, contributors, illustrators, translators, and knowledge creators. Proper attribution and acknowledgement remain important principles within our publishing approach.

Originality and Responsible Publishing

We encourage originality, authenticity, and responsible use of sources and references. Authors are expected to avoid plagiarism, deliberate misrepresentation, and unauthorised use of copyrighted material.

Editorial Responsibility

Editorial review and publishing decisions are guided by relevance, clarity, educational value, constructive contribution, and broader publishing alignment.

We aim to maintain a publishing environment that supports meaningful learning, thoughtful reading, and respectful intellectual exchange.

Educational and Cultural Contribution

We value books that contribute positively to knowledge, learning, reflection, creativity, culture, literacy, and long-term intellectual development.

Particular importance is placed on works that support educational growth, literary engagement, cultural continuity, and responsible dissemination of ideas.

Respectful Communication

We encourage professional, respectful, and constructive communication with authors, readers, educators, institutions, collaborators, and publishing partners.

Continuous Development

Publishing standards, editorial practices, and operational systems may continue evolving over time as part of our long-term commitment to responsible publishing and meaningful knowledge dissemination.