Publication Ethics

Author Responsibilities

• Authors must not contact individuals involved in the evaluation process during or prior to manuscript review.
• Authors must ensure the accuracy of author order and contribution before submission. Only those who have made substantial contributions should be listed as co-authors.
• Conflicts of interest must be declared and handled according to the conference policy.
• Manuscripts must be original and properly cite all sources used. Plagiarism, in any form, is strictly prohibited.
• Proper acknowledgment of the work of others is mandatory. Information obtained privately must not be used without written consent.
• Raw data may be requested during review, and authors must provide it promptly when required.
• Authors must obtain all necessary permissions from individuals, institutions, or organizations before submission.
• Manuscripts may not be submitted to more than one publication at the same time.
• For studies involving human or animal subjects, authors must ensure compliance with ethical standards and include a statement confirming institutional approval and informed consent.
• Conflicts of interest and sources of financial support must be disclosed in the manuscript.
• When an author discovers a significant error in their published work, they must promptly inform the editor and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions.

Ethical Appropriateness Checklist

• Have you obtained official permissions for data collection or use?
• If copyrighted materials were used, have permissions been secured?
• Have you cited all relevant published sources appropriately?
• Have you obtained consent letters from human participants, if applicable?
• If animals were used, have procedures complied with ethical standards?
• Have you ensured confidentiality and safety of participants?
• If multiple authors are involved, has each author reviewed and approved the final version?

Editor’s Responsibilities

• The editor is responsible for deciding which manuscripts will be published, ensuring fair and objective review processes.
• The editor must follow the COPE Code of Conduct and ensure that peer review is double-blind, unbiased, and timely.
• Editors must select qualified reviewers and avoid conflicts of interest or fraudulent practices in peer review.
• Manuscripts should be evaluated solely based on academic merit, without discrimination of race, gender, religion, or political views.
• The editor must protect the confidentiality of authors and reviewers and ensure transparent communication.
• Editors must not attempt to influence citation metrics or require unnecessary self-citations.
• Editors must declare potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling their own work or that of close associates.
• Editors are responsible for maintaining the integrity of the publication record, including issuing corrections or retractions when necessary.

Reviewer’s Responsibilities

• Reviewers should accept only manuscripts relevant to their area of expertise.
• Reviews must be objective, confidential, and conducted without bias.
• Reviewers must not attempt to identify or contact authors and should decline if a conflict of interest exists.
• Reviewers must avoid using unpublished information for personal benefit.
• Comments should be constructive, respectful, and supported by clear reasoning.
• Reviewers must comply with deadlines and uphold confidentiality and ethical standards.

Publisher’s Responsibilities

• The publisher ensures editorial independence and supports ethical decision-making throughout the publication process.
• The publisher holds the copyright and archival rights of all published works and is responsible for their long-term preservation.
• The publisher works to prevent scientific exploitation and plagiarism and promotes adherence to international publication ethics.
• The publisher supports editors by providing access to COPE membership and ethical best practices.