Publication Ethics

Journal Photizo is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct in the publication process. The journal adheres to the ethical guidelines set by reputable academic organizations and strives to ensure that all articles published meet the highest standards of integrity and scholarly rigor. Our publication ethics are outlined as follows:

1. Duties of Editors

  • Decision-making: The editor-in-chief is responsible for making editorial decisions on all submitted manuscripts. Manuscripts are evaluated based on their intellectual merit, relevance to the scope of the journal, originality, and contribution to the academic community.
  • Fairness and Impartiality: Editors ensure fair and unbiased handling of manuscripts, taking into account the quality of the work without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or nationality.
  • Confidentiality: Editors are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and the identities of authors and reviewers.
  • Conflict of Interest: Editors should recuse themselves from decision-making in cases where they have a conflict of interest, whether it be personal, professional, or financial.

2. Duties of Authors

  • Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must submit original works that have not been published elsewhere. Proper citations and references must be provided for any work or idea that is not their own. Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited.
  • Authorship: All individuals who have made significant contributions to the research and writing of the manuscript should be listed as authors. Authors must ensure that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final manuscript.
  • Data Accuracy: Authors must ensure the accuracy of the data presented in their work and must be prepared to provide access to the raw data if requested.
  • Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the interpretation or presentation of their research.

3. Duties of Reviewers

  • Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat all manuscripts under review as confidential. They should not disclose or discuss the content with others.
  • Objectivity: Reviewers should provide fair, unbiased, and constructive feedback on the manuscript. Personal criticism of the author(s) is not acceptable.
  • Timeliness: Reviewers are expected to complete their reviews in a timely manner. If a reviewer is unable to complete the review within the given time frame, they should inform the editor.
  • Conflict of Interest: Reviewers should recuse themselves from reviewing a manuscript if they have any conflicts of interest with the authors or the research topic.

4. Duties of Publisher

  • Ethical Standards: The publisher is responsible for ensuring the adherence to ethical publishing practices and for providing a transparent and fair process for handling manuscripts.
  • Corrections and Retractions: In cases of errors or issues with published articles, the publisher will work with the editor to issue corrections, clarifications, or retractions as necessary.
  • Transparency: The publisher ensures that the peer-review process is transparent, with clear communication between editors, authors, and reviewers.

5. Plagiarism Policy

Journal Photizo utilizes plagiarism detection software to screen all submitted manuscripts. Any manuscript found to have significant plagiarism issues will be rejected, and the author(s) may be banned from submitting future works to the journal.

6. Ethical Considerations

  • The journal upholds ethical practices related to the protection of human subjects, animal rights, and research involving sensitive topics.
  • Authors must comply with relevant ethical guidelines when conducting research involving human or animal subjects and must provide ethical approval documentation if required.

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