Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics - Seascapeid Journal of Law and Public Policy

The Seascapeid Journal of Law and Public Policy is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. Authors, reviewers, editors, and the editorial team are expected to adhere to the following ethical principles:

1. Authorship and Contributorship:

  • All listed authors should have made significant contributions to the research. Proper acknowledgment of everyone's contributions is essential.
  • Ghostwriting and guest authorship are considered unethical. All contributors must be listed and credited appropriately.

2. Originality and Plagiarism:

  • Authors must ensure that their work is original and has not been published elsewhere.
  • Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited. Proper citation and attribution are required for all sources.

3. Data Integrity:

  • Authors should provide accurate and complete data in their manuscripts. Fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting of data is unacceptable.

4. Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publications:

  • Manuscripts submitted to the Seascapeid Journal of Law and Public Policy should not be simultaneously under consideration by another journal.
  • Authors should disclose any overlap with previously published work to avoid redundancy.

5. Acknowledgment of Sources:

  • Authors must appropriately cite and reference all sources used in their research.
  • Permission should be obtained for the use of copyrighted material, and proper acknowledgment should be provided.

6. Peer Review Process:

  • Reviewers and authors should engage in the peer review process with honesty and transparency.
  • Reviewers are expected to provide constructive feedback and disclose any conflicts of interest.

7. Conflicts of Interest:

  • Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the objectivity of the research or review process.

8. Ethical Treatment of Subjects:

  • Research involving human or animal subjects must adhere to ethical guidelines. Authors should provide evidence of ethical approval when applicable.

9. Editorial Independence:

  • Editors are responsible for making decisions based on the merit of the work and without interference from external influences.

10. Corrections and Retractions: - Errors or inaccuracies discovered in published articles should be promptly corrected through errata or retractions, as appropriate.

The Seascapeid Journal of Law and Public Policy aims to foster a culture of integrity, transparency, and scholarly excellence. Violations of these ethical principles may result in rejection of manuscripts, retractions, or other appropriate actions. Authors and stakeholders are encouraged to familiarize themselves with and uphold these ethical standards throughout the publication process.