Ethics Policy

The journal upholds a strong institutional commitment to the ethical principles that guide scholarly communication, recognizing that the credibility of research rests on the integrity of the entire editorial process. As a publication dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge, it acknowledges its responsibility to ensure the reliability of the information it publishes and the preservation of the academic record. In this sense, authors are expected to conduct and present their research with transparency, rigor, and honesty, adhering to ethical standards widely recognized within the scientific community.

The editorial team, in turn, assumes the role of promoting sound academic practices by establishing policies and procedures that reflect these values and safeguard the quality of the content disseminated.

Although each field of knowledge has its own specificities, certain ethical principles are considered universal and guide all parties involved in the editorial process. Compliance with these principles is essential not only to guarantee the quality of the publications, but also to reinforce public trust in science and in the social relevance of research findings. Accordingly, the journal works to promote responsible conduct among authors, reviewers, editors, and the editorial staff, adopting practices aimed at preventing plagiarism and any other ethical violations.

 

Responsibilities of the Editor

Editors are responsible for ensuring balanced and well-founded editorial decisions. Their actions must follow the journal’s established policies and comply with the legal frameworks related to defamation, copyright, and academic integrity. Editors may consult members of the Editorial Board or reviewers whenever necessary.

Manuscripts must be assessed impartially, without the influence of personal or institutional factors, and all information related to submissions must be treated confidentially. Editors must refrain from using unpublished content for their own benefit and should not evaluate manuscripts when a potential conflict of interest exists. Whenever ethical concerns arise regarding submitted or published manuscripts, editors are responsible for taking the necessary measures to safeguard the integrity of the editorial process.

 

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play a fundamental role in ensuring the quality of editorial decisions by providing technical assessments that assist both editors and authors. They should evaluate only materials within their field of expertise and promptly notify the editor if they are unable to meet the agreed-upon review deadline.

Reviews must be conducted objectively, clearly, and with well-supported reasoning. All manuscripts received for evaluation must be treated as confidential documents and may not be shared or used inappropriately. Reviewers are also expected to identify bibliographic gaps, potential overlaps with previously published works, and any indication of misconduct. They must decline to review manuscripts when there is a personal, institutional, financial, or competitive conflict of interest.

 

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are expected to provide an accurate, complete, and faithful description of their research, with data presented transparently and in sufficient detail to allow replication. False or misleading statements constitute serious ethical violations.

Only original manuscripts may be submitted, and all sources and contributions must be properly acknowledged. Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited. Submitting the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal is also considered unethical.

Authorship must reflect substantial contributions to the study, and all co-authors must approve the final version of the manuscript prior to submission. If a significant error is identified after publication, authors are responsible for notifying the editor and cooperating in the correction process.

 

Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher ensures that commercial activities, such as advertising or the sale of reprints, do not influence editorial decisions. All articles undergo peer review to guarantee scientific rigor and the quality of the published content.

 

This policy is informed by recommendations from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and international guidelines for best editorial practices.