Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement for Journal of Ethics in Emerging Technologies & Society:

The Journal of Ethics in Emerging Technologies & Society (JEETS) upholds the highest standards of ethical publishing to ensure the integrity, transparency, and reliability of its scholarly content, adhering to the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Responsibilities of Authors

  • Authors must submit original work, free from plagiarism, duplicate publication, or fabrication of data.

  • Proper citation of sources, acknowledgment of contributions, and disclosure of conflicts of interest and funding sources are required.

  • Ethical approval must be obtained for research involving human or animal subjects, following relevant international standards.

  • Authors must inform the editor of any errors discovered in their published work for prompt correction.

Responsibilities of Editors

  • Editors ensure impartiality, fairness, and confidentiality during the peer review and editorial process.

  • Conflicts of interest must be disclosed, with recusal if necessary.

  • Editors are responsible for leading investigations into ethical concerns and ensuring appropriate corrective measures, including retraction or correction when needed.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Reviewers provide unbiased, constructive, and timely evaluations and maintain confidentiality.

  • Reviewers should disclose any conflicts of interest and avoid reviewing manuscripts where such conflicts exist.

Handling Misconduct

  • JEETS does not tolerate plagiarism, data falsification, unethical research, or other forms of misconduct.

  • Manuscripts are screened for originality using plagiarism detection tools.

  • Allegations of misconduct are thoroughly investigated according to COPE guidelines.

  • Sanctions for confirmed ethical violations may include manuscript rejection, retraction of published articles, or bans on future submissions.

Transparency and Corrections

  • The journal is committed to issuing corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern to maintain the integrity of the scientific record.

  • Ethical debates and discussions are encouraged while respecting responsible publishing standards.

Publisher’s Role

  • The publisher supports ethical practices, provides necessary resources, and promotes ongoing education on publication ethics.

Through strict adherence to these ethical principles, JEETS fosters trustworthiness, scientific integrity, and respect for all participants in the publishing process.