Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement for Blockchain, Web3 & Digital Trust Journal (GalaxiaUniverse):

The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity throughout the publishing process. Key principles include:

Author Responsibilities

  • Authors must ensure originality, accuracy, and authenticity of their submissions.

  • Acknowledgment of sources and proper citation to avoid plagiarism is mandatory.

  • Disclosure of any conflicts of interest and funding sources is required.

  • Research involving humans or animals must have appropriate ethical approvals.

  • Duplicate or redundant publication is prohibited.

  • Authors must notify the editor of any significant errors discovered post-publication.

Editor Responsibilities

  • Editors conduct fair, impartial handling of manuscripts and ensure confidentiality.

  • Decisions are based solely on scholarly merit without discrimination.

  • Editors manage conflicts of interest and recuse themselves when necessary.

  • They oversee investigations of ethical issues and enforce corrective actions such as corrections or retractions.

Reviewer Responsibilities

  • Reviewers provide constructive, unbiased evaluations while maintaining confidentiality.

  • They declare any conflicts of interest.

  • Reviewers avoid misuse of privileged information obtained during peer review.

Misconduct Handling

  • Plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and unethical research practices are strictly prohibited.

  • Manuscripts are screened with plagiarism detection tools.

  • Allegations of misconduct are investigated in line with COPE guidelines.

  • Sanctions include rejection, retraction, notification to institutions, and bans on future submissions.

Transparency and Accountability

  • Corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern are issued as needed to maintain the scientific record’s integrity.

  • Ethical publishing ensures trust in the journal and the scholarly community.

This statement reflects the journal's dedication to responsible publishing and adherence to global ethical standards to ensure credibility and quality of scholarly communication.