Publishing Ethics

Publishing Ethics

The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal is an essential element in the development of a coherent and respected network of knowledge. It is a direct sign of the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles support and represent the scientific method. It is therefore important to agree upon standards of expected ethical behaviour for all parties involved in the act of publishing: the author, the journal editor, the peer reviewer and the publisher.

Editors Responsibilities

maintain the integrity of publication

make effort for the growth of the journal

should maintain the confidentiality

Ensures the quality of the published material

Manuscript review process will be done under the guidance of Editorial Board Members

Editor is the decision maker in Phronesis Journals peer review process

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decision

Swiftness

Discretion

Standards of Objectivity

Acknowledgement of Source

Confession and Conflicts of Interest

Responsibilities of Authors

Reporting standards

Data Access and retention

Originality and Plagiarism

Multiple, Redundant or Concurrent Publication

Acknowledgement of Sources

Authorship of the Paper

Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Fundamental errors in published works