Publication Ethics

GEOPUBLISH: Multidisciplinary Journal of Science

 

The following statements are based on the recommendations of Elsevier and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

GEOPUBLISH: Multidisciplinary Journal of Science and its publisher are committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and take all possible measures against publication malpractice. The journal adheres to the principles and guidelines established by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics).

Authors submitting manuscripts to GEOPUBLISH confirm that their work is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Authors also confirm that their manuscripts are their own work, have not been plagiarized in whole or in part, and that any potential or actual conflicts of interest related to the work have been fully disclosed.

Duties of Editors

Publication Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief of GEOPUBLISH: Multidisciplinary Journal of Science is responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts should be published. The decision is guided by the journal’s editorial policies and is subject to legal requirements regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. The Editor-in-Chief may consult with editors or reviewers in making publication decisions.

Manuscript Review

The Editor-in-Chief ensures that each submitted manuscript is initially evaluated by an editor or co-editor, who may use appropriate software to check for originality. Manuscripts that pass this initial screening are forwarded to at least two independent reviewers for double-blind peer review. Reviewers provide recommendations to accept, revise, or reject the manuscript.
The review process typically takes at least one month after reviewers confirm their availability, depending on the quality and complexity of the manuscript. Exceptionally strong or weak submissions may receive decisions more quickly.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in submitted manuscripts must not be used by anyone involved in the review or editorial process for their own research without the authors’ written consent.

Fairness

Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on their intellectual merit, without regard to authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, nationality, or political philosophy.

Confidentiality

The Editor-in-Chief, editors, and editorial staff must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher.

Duties of Reviewers

Promptness

If a reviewer feels unable to complete a manuscript review within the specified time, they should promptly notify the editor so that alternative reviewers may be appointed.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be disclosed to or discussed with others.

Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Reviewers should express their views clearly and support them with reasoned arguments.

Acknowledgement of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any statements or data previously reported elsewhere must be properly cited. Reviewers should also alert the Editor-in-Chief to any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under consideration and other published works of which they are aware.

Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers must not review manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any of the authors, institutions, or organizations connected to the manuscript.

Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors of original research should present an accurate account of the work performed and an objective discussion of its significance. Underlying data must be accurately represented. Manuscripts should contain sufficient detail and references to allow others to replicate the work. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable.

Data Access and Retention

Authors may be asked to provide raw data related to their manuscript for editorial review and should be prepared to provide public access to such data where practicable. Authors should also retain such data for a reasonable period after publication.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. If the authors have used the work or words of others, these must be appropriately cited or quoted.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors should not publish manuscripts describing essentially the same research in more than one journal or primary publication. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously is unethical and unacceptable.

Acknowledgement of Sources

Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors should cite publications that have influenced the reported work.

Authorship of the Paper

Authorship should be limited to those who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. All significant contributors should be listed as co-authors. Others who have participated in specific substantive aspects of the research should be acknowledged appropriately.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

All authors must disclose any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that may be perceived to influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support for the research must be disclosed.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their own published work, it is the author’s obligation to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate in retracting or correcting the paper.

Plagiarism Policy

The Publisher and GEOPUBLISH: Multidisciplinary Journal of Science do not tolerate any form of plagiarism. Plagiarism is considered a serious violation of scientific ethics. Any detected or reported plagiarism in submitted or published manuscripts will be handled seriously. The journal continuously seeks advice and collaboration with its Editorial Board and reviewers to prevent ethical publication malpractice.