Publication Ethics

 

Publication ethics applies to every participant in the publication process, including authors, reviewers, editors, editorial staff, and the publisher. Each party has a responsibility to ensure that the scholarly record remains accurate, trustworthy, transparent, and free from inappropriate manipulation.

Authors
  • Submit only original work that has not been published elsewhere.
  • Ensure that all listed authors have made meaningful contributions.
  • Obtain appropriate approval for changes to authorship.
  • Report research procedures and findings honestly.
  • Provide accurate citations and acknowledge sources.
  • Disclose conflicts of interest.
  • Provide appropriate information regarding data availability.
  • Respond responsibly to reviewer and editorial comments.
  • Cooperate with post-publication investigations when required.
Reviewers
  • Accept review assignments only when they have sufficient expertise.
  • Declare any actual or potential conflict of interest.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Provide objective and evidence-based evaluations.
  • Avoid personal criticism of authors.
  • Identify important methodological, ethical, and academic concerns.
  • Do not use unpublished information for personal benefit.
  • Submit reviews within the agreed timeframe whenever reasonably possible.
Editors and Editorial Office
  • Evaluate manuscripts fairly and independently.
  • Select reviewers based on expertise and suitability.
  • Protect confidential manuscript information.
  • Manage conflicts of interest appropriately.
  • Prevent discrimination and inappropriate editorial influence.
  • Investigate credible allegations of misconduct.
  • Maintain appropriate editorial records.
  • Correct the scholarly record when errors or misconduct are confirmed.