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PUBLICATION ETHICS

Editorship

The Women, Family, and Disaster Journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. The journal's editorial team plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and quality of the published content.

Ethics

Authors submitting their work to the Women, Family, and Disaster Journal are expected to adhere to ethical guidelines in research and publishing. This includes maintaining honesty, accuracy, and transparency in reporting and acknowledging the contributions of all individuals involved in the research.

Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing

The Women, Family, and Disaster Journal follows the principles of transparency and best practices in scholarly publishing. The journal aims to provide clear and comprehensive information about its policies, review process, and publication guidelines to authors, reviewers, and readers.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited by the Women, Family, and Disaster Journal. Authors must ensure that their submitted manuscripts are original and properly cite all relevant sources. Any form of plagiarism will lead to immediate rejection or retraction of the manuscript.

Conflict of Interest

Authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their research or its interpretation. Such conflicts may include financial, personal, or institutional relationships that could bias the work. Editors and reviewers are also expected to declare any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from the review process if necessary.

Informed Consent

Research involving human subjects must have obtained informed consent from the participants. Authors should provide a statement in their manuscripts affirming that appropriate consent was obtained and that the research was conducted in accordance with relevant ethical guidelines.

Particular Considerations

The Women, Family, and Disaster Journal acknowledges the importance of considering specific ethical concerns related to the topics of women, family, and disaster. Authors should pay special attention to ethical considerations, such as the protection of vulnerable populations and the potential impact of the research on these groups.

Images that are Unidentifiable

When including images of individuals in their research articles, authors must ensure that the subjects are unidentifiable or have provided explicit consent for their images to be used. Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of research participants is of utmost importance.

Confidentiality

Editors, reviewers, and journal staff must respect the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and the information they contain. They should not disclose any details about a manuscript or its review process without explicit permission from the authors.

Role of the Funding Source

Authors should disclose the role of the funding source, if any, in their research. This includes providing information about the funding organization and its influence, if any, on the study design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and publication.

Obligation to Register Clinical Trials

The Women, Family, and Disaster Journal supports the registration of clinical trials as a means to enhance transparency and accountability in research. Authors conducting clinical trials should register their trials in a recognized public registry and provide the trial registration number in their manuscripts.

Protection of Human Subjects and Animals in Research

Authors must comply with all applicable ethical guidelines and regulations concerning the protection of human subjects and animals in their research. Proper measures should be taken to ensure the welfare, privacy, and rights of the participants or subjects involved.

Appealing Editorial Decisions

Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions if they believe there was an error or violation of publication ethics during the review process. Appeals should be made in writing and provide a detailed description of the concern, along with any supporting information.

Citations

Authors should appropriately cite and reference all relevant sources in their manuscripts. Excessive self-citation or coordinated efforts to inappropriately cite each other's work are discouraged. Proper acknowledgment of previous research is essential for maintaining academic integrity.

Reviewer Suggestions / Exclusions

Authors may suggest potential reviewers for their manuscripts, but the final selection remains at the discretion of the editor. Authors should also identify any individuals they prefer to exclude from the reviewer pool due to conflicts of interest or other valid reasons.

Availability of Data and Materials

Authors should ensure the availability of data and materials necessary to verify their research findings. They should provide detailed information on how to access or request these resources in their manuscripts or through appropriate data repositories.

Post-publication Corrections

The Women, Family, and Disaster Journal acknowledges that errors or omissions may occasionally occur in published articles. In such cases, the journal will consider post-publication corrections to rectify significant errors, clarify misleading information, or address ethical concerns.

 

Corrections, Expressions of Concern, and Retractions

Corrections

When errors are identified that significantly affect the interpretation or conclusions of a published article, the Women, Family, and Disaster Journal will publish corrections promptly. Corrections will provide accurate information and notify readers of the necessary amendments.

Retractions

In cases of research misconduct, unethical practices, or serious errors that invalidate the results or conclusions of a published article, the Women, Family, and Disaster Journal may retract the article. Retractions are reserved for exceptional circumstances and aim to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

Expressions of Concern

Expressions of concern may be issued by the Women, Family, and Disaster Journal when there are reasonable grounds to suspect ethical issues or potential misconduct in a published article. Expressions of concern serve as a notification to readers, pending the completion of a thorough investigation.

 

Note: The above publication ethics guidelines are subject to periodic review and updates as needed. Authors, reviewers, and readers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the latest version of these guidelines to ensure compliance with the ethical standards of the Women, Family, and Disaster Journal.