Publication Ethic

The E-Publisher is a leading peer-reviewed and open-access publisher.

Its main objective is to disseminate scientific knowledge and generate debate in an interdisciplinary context, linking the different areas of the social sciences and communication studies. This contribution aims to aid society’s development with a rigorous, scientifically validated, and internationally recognized foundation. This statement clarifies the ethical behavior of all parties involved in publishing an article in the journal, namely the author, the chief editor, the peer reviewer, and the publisher. This statement is based on the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal like Publisher is an essential building block in developing a coherent and respected knowledge network. It directly reflects the quality of the authors' work and the supporting institutions. Peer-reviewed articles support and embody the scientific method. Therefore, it is crucial to adhere to ethical standards for all parties involved in publishing: the author, the journal editor, the peer reviewer, the publisher, and the society.

Plagiarism

Authors must not use the words, figures, or ideas of others without proper attribution. All sources must be cited at the point of use, and the reuse of wording must be limited and appropriately quoted or attributed in the text.

E-PUBLISHER  uses Crossref Similarity Check (iThenticate), Turnitin, and proprietary software to detect submissions that overlap with published and submitted manuscripts. Authors can refer to our Similarity Check page for details on interpreting these reports. The journal tolerates a maximum similarity index of 20%. Manuscripts found to have been plagiarized from other published or unpublished works will be rejected, and the authors may incur sanctions. Published articles may require correction or retraction in severe cases.

Publication Decisions

The editor  is responsible for deciding which of the submitted articles should be published. The editor's decisions must prioritize the work’s validation and its relevance to researchers and readers. Editorial decisions should align with the journal's policies and adhere to legal requirements regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Editors may consult other editors or reviewers to make decisions.

Duties of Editors

Responsibilities

Editors hold a vital position, making significant decisions on all peer-reviewed submissions.

Fair Play

Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on intellectual content without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must not disclose information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in submitted manuscripts must not be used in an editor’s own research without the author’s express written consent.

Transparency and Academic Integrity

Editors should maintain transparency in academic research, uphold ethical standards, and publish retractions, corrections, or errata when necessary.

Promoting Research Integrity

Editors must address any suspected misconduct promptly and thoroughly, consulting appropriate authorities when needed. Instances of suspected misconduct in peer review should be diligently resolved.

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer review helps editors make decisions and can assist authors in improving their manuscripts through constructive feedback.

Promptness

Reviewers who feel unqualified or unable to review a manuscript promptly must notify the editor and withdraw from the review process.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and not shared without the editor’s permission.

Standards of Objectivity

Reviews should be objective, detailed, constructive, and unbiased. Reviewers must express their views clearly with supporting arguments.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant, uncited work and alert the editor to substantial similarity or overlap with other published works.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must not use privileged information for personal advantage and should decline to review manuscripts with potential conflicts of interest.

Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors must provide an accurate account of their research and discuss its significance objectively. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements are unethical and unacceptable.

Data Access and Retention

Authors may be required to provide raw data for editorial review and ensure its public accessibility if practical. Authors should retain such data for a reasonable time after publication.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure their work is original and properly cite or quote the works and ideas of others.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals concurrently is unethical and unacceptable.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Proper acknowledgment of influential work is required. Authors must ensure all contributions to the research are appropriately cited.

Authorship of the Manuscript

Authorship should reflect significant contributions to the research. All co-authors must approve the final manuscript and agree to its submission.

Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects

Authors must clearly identify any unusual hazards in their research methods.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that could influence their work’s results or interpretation.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

Authors must promptly inform the editor of significant errors in their published work and cooperate in correcting or retracting the paper.

Permissions

Authors must obtain permissions for figures, tables, or text from other sources and provide evidence of such permissions upon submission.

Duties of the Publisher

Handling of Unethical Publishing Behavior

The publisher will address allegations of misconduct, fraudulent publication, or plagiarism in collaboration with editors. Appropriate actions, such as errata, clarifications, or retractions, will be taken to amend the situation.

Access to Journal Content

The publisher ensures the permanent availability and preservation of scholarly research through partnerships and maintaining a digital archive.