Ethical Considerations of Editors


Innovative Publication is committed to upholding the integrity of the scientific record, Publication Ethics, and Publication Malpractice Statement. It is based on the Code of Conduct and Best Publishing Practice in scientific publications as recommended by ethical committees and as an editor, it is important to uphold ethical standards and practices in your work. We ask all journal editors to make every reasonable effort to adhere to the following ethical guidelines for articles submitted for peer review in Innovative Publications. These points should be kept in mind if you are or willing to serve as an Editorial Board member:

  • The Editors must be unbiased during the consideration of all manuscripts proceeds for the editorial process. They evaluate papers' merits in regard to race, religion, sex, seniority, nationality, or institutional affiliation of the authors.
  • The editors must maintain the confidentiality of the Peer review process. Any data or analysis presented in a submitted manuscript should not be used in a journal editor’s own research without the consent of the author.
  • Misconduct and Plagiarism should not be accepted or if found should immediately inform to the editorial office.
  • Editors should make sure that any copyrighted items used in the manuscripts, including pictures, figures, or extensive quotations, have the correct permits and licenses.
  • Any potential conflicts of interest that might affect an editor's objectivity or impartiality when handling a submission should be disclosed.

 

We follow the latest Core Practices applicable in publishing scholarly studies for editors journal publishers and institutions as outlined by COPE Core Practices.