Journals · COPE-aligned

COPE guidelines & ethics framework

The highest standards of publication ethics, editorial integrity, and transparent scholarly publishing across all our journals.

Effective May 13, 2026
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Our commitment

Built on trust and integrity

Our journals foster a trustworthy, fair, inclusive, and ethical research environment for authors, editors, reviewers, institutions, and readers worldwide.

Core principles

  • Academic integrity
  • Ethical research dissemination
  • Transparent editorial processes
  • Fair and unbiased peer review
  • Responsible research reporting
  • Respect for intellectual property
  • Accountability in scholarly communication
Full framework

14 ethical pillars

Make decisions based solely on academic merit
Maintain independence from external influence
Evaluate without discrimination
Protect manuscript confidentiality
Avoid conflicts of interest
Address ethical concerns promptly
Ensure manuscript originality
Avoid plagiarism in all forms
No simultaneous submissions
Authorship reflects real contributions
Present accurate, reliable data
Disclose AI tool usage
Declare conflicts of interest
Treat manuscripts as confidential
Provide constructive feedback
Focus on academic quality
Avoid personal criticism
Decline if conflicts exist
Complete reviews on time
Double-blind peer review
Single-blind peer review
Editorial review systems
Fair and transparent evaluation
No manipulation tolerated
Direct plagiarism prohibited
Self-plagiarism not allowed
No mosaic plagiarism
Citation manipulation forbidden
Plagiarism detection screening
Data fabrication forbidden
No data falsification
Image manipulation prohibited
No fake peer review
Ethical approval fraud rejected
Authorship manipulation banned
Errata for minor errors
Corrigenda for substantive corrections
Retractions for confirmed misconduct
Expressions of concern issued
Public accessibility maintained
Editorial decision appeals
Peer review concerns
Ethical issue handling
Fair and transparent process
Confidential treatment
Respect during editorial process
Privacy of personal information
Compliance with data protection laws
Equal opportunity policy
Diverse and inclusive participation
International collaboration
Fair representation
Global accessibility of research
Wider knowledge dissemination
Inclusive communication
Editorial decisions independent of APCs
Clear editorial processes
Publication timelines
APC and waiver policies
Peer review systems
Ethical standards
Ethical publishing standards
Transparent peer review
Editorial independence
Publication integrity
Misconduct cooperation
Strengthen ethics practices
Improve editorial standards
Enhance accountability
Promote responsible research

A shared commitment

By submitting manuscripts, reviewing articles, or serving as editors, all stakeholders agree to comply with these ethical principles and COPE-inspired guidelines.

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