Publication Ethics Statement

The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal serves as a foundational element in the academic knowledge network. Establishing and adhering to rigorous ethical standards is essential to prevent publication malpractice. Publishing in the ACIE Journal complies with the principles set forth in our Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement, fully aligned with the COPE Principles of Transparency and Best Practice Guidelines as well as the COPE Code of Conduct (for further details, visit publicationethics.org).

 

Authors’ Responsibilities

 

Originality: The submitted manuscript must be original work.

 Accuracy: The manuscript must not contain intentionally misleading or inaccurate statements or data.

 Authorship: All named authors must have reviewed and approved the full manuscript prior to submission. Authorship is restricted to individuals who made significant intellectual contributions to the work.

 Prior Publication: The manuscript must not have been previously published. Conference papers authored by the submitters may be considered only if substantially modified and expanded to justify journal publication.

 Concurrent Submission: The manuscript must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere, nor submitted elsewhere while under review with the ACIE Journal.

 Rights and Compliance: The manuscript must not infringe upon any third-party privacy, intellectual property, or other legal rights, nor breach any confidentiality agreements. It must contain no harmful or unlawful instructions or materials.

 Third-Party Material: Authors must secure written permissions for any third-party content included in the manuscript for both print and digital publication formats.

 Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest or explicitly state the absence of any conflict.

 

Editor’s Responsibilities

The Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board members are responsible for:

 Fair Review Process: Conducting an unbiased, double-blind peer review for all submissions, regardless of the authors' race, gender, citizenship, age, or political beliefs.

 Merit-Based Evaluation: Selecting qualified peer reviewers and evaluating manuscripts strictly on academic quality, methodology, clarity, and relevance.

 Final Decisions: Retaining sole authority over final publication decisions.

 Editorial Governance: Providing clear guidelines and expectations to new Editorial Board members and Guest Editors.

 Confidentiality: Ensuring unpublished material from submitted manuscripts is not used in the personal research of the editor or any third party without consent.

Ethical Oversight: Promptly investigating and addressing ethical complaints, disputes, or allegations of misconduct, and issuing corrections, addendum, or retractions when appropriate.

 

Guest Editors’ Responsibilities

Guest Editors are responsible for:

 Scope Definition: Defining themes for special or thematic issues and ensuring submitted manuscripts align with the specified topic.

 Peer Review Oversight: Selecting qualified expert reviewers for special issue submissions.

 Timeline Management: Establishing and managing realistic timelines for submission, peer review, revisions, and final publication.

 

Reviewers’ Responsibilities

Reviewers must ensure that:

 Expertise and Guidance: They possess the necessary expertise to evaluate the manuscript objectively and provide constructive feedback to assist authors in improving their work.

 Timeliness and Availability: They notify the editor immediately if they lack the expertise to evaluate a submission or cannot complete the review within the requested time frame.

 Objectivity: Reviews are conducted impartially, focusing strictly on scientific quality, methodology, and technical accuracy.

 Misconduct Reporting: They alert the editor to any instances of plagiarism, copyright infringement, or redundant publication.

 Conflict of Interest: They disclose any actual or potential financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest regarding the manuscript or authors.

 Confidentiality: All submitted manuscripts and associated data are treated as strictly confidential material.

 

Publisher’s Responsibilities

The publisher supports the Editor and Editorial Board while safeguarding their complete editorial independence. The publisher protects intellectual property and copyrights, ensuring the journal adheres strictly to the highest standards of publishing integrity and best practices.