Publication Ethic

Publication ethics is a collection of principles and standards that regulate ethical behavior in the scientific publishing process. The following are the duties and responsibilities for Editors, Authors, and Reviewers:

1. Editors:
- Ensure that every article published meets applicable research and publishing ethical standards.
- Responsible for decisions to accept or reject articles based on quality, originality and scientific relevance.
- Protect the academic integrity of the journal by avoiding conflicts of interest and treating all authors fairly.
- Manage peer reviews fairly, objectively and confidentially.
- Respond to complaints or ethical violations quickly and according to applicable procedures.

2. Author:
- Ensure that the research reported is original, does not have plagiarism, and has a significant contribution to knowledge.
- Provide accurate information about methodology, data and research results.
- Avoid duplication of publications by submitting articles that have not been published or are under consideration in other journals.
- Provide appropriate recognition of individual contributions to research and article preparation.

3. Reviewers:
- Conduct reviews objectively and fairly, provide constructive comments to improve the quality of articles.
- Maintain the confidentiality of the information provided by the author and not use the information for personal gain.
- Identify ethical violations, such as plagiarism, and report them to the editor.
- Withdraw from the review process if you have a conflict of interest that could influence the review decision.

A reference source that can be used is the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), which provides guidelines and resources related to scientific publishing ethics. Specific references can be found in the various documents and guides provided by COPE on their website (https://publicationethics.org/).