Editors are responsible for addressing ethical concerns that may arise during the submission, review, or publication process. These concerns may include plagiarism, data fabrication, authorship disputes, or conflicts of interest.
All ethical issues should be handled in a fair, confidential, and systematic manner. Editors should carefully assess the available information and may seek additional clarification from authors, reviewers, or relevant institutions when necessary.
When ethical misconduct is confirmed, appropriate actions should be taken in accordance with the publisher’s policies. These actions may include rejection of the manuscript, retraction of published articles, or notification of relevant stakeholders.
Editors must ensure that all decisions related to ethical issues are well-documented and justified. Maintaining transparency and consistency in handling such cases is essential to preserving trust in the publication process.
Editors are encouraged to refer to the publisher’s ethical guidelines for detailed procedures and standards.