Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Review of Equity, Inclusion and Society (REIS)

1. Introduction

Review of Equity, Inclusion and Society (REIS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement is based on the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and applies to all parties involved in the publishing process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

2. Ethical Principles

REIS upholds the following principles:

Integrity and transparency in research and publication
Fairness and objectivity in peer review
Accountability of all parties involved
Respect for intellectual property and academic contributions

3. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must ensure that:

Originality and Plagiarism

Submitted work is original and properly cited
Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited

Multiple or Concurrent Submission

Manuscripts are not submitted to more than one journal simultaneously

Data Integrity

Data presented is accurate and not fabricated or manipulated

Authorship

All listed authors have significantly contributed to the research
All contributors are properly acknowledged

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest must be disclosed

Acknowledgment of Sources

Proper citation of all sources used in the research

4. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

Publication Decisions

Making decisions based on academic merit, relevance, and originality

Confidentiality

Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts

Fairness

Evaluating manuscripts without discrimination

Conflict of Interest

Avoiding handling manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist

Ethical Oversight

Addressing ethical issues and ensuring compliance with standards

5. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must:

Confidentiality

Treat manuscripts as confidential documents

Objectivity

Provide unbiased and constructive feedback

Acknowledgment of Sources

Identify relevant published work not cited

Conflict of Interest

Decline review if a conflict of interest exists

Timeliness

Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe

6. Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher is committed to:

Supporting editorial independence
Ensuring ethical standards are maintained
Providing technical and administrative support
Safeguarding the integrity of the academic record

7. Handling of Misconduct

In cases of suspected or proven misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, data fabrication, unethical research):

The journal will investigate the issue
Authors will be contacted for clarification
Appropriate actions will be taken, including:
- Manuscript rejection
- Retraction of published articles
- Notification to affiliated institutions (if necessary)

8. Retraction and Correction Policy

If errors or ethical issues are identified after publication:

Corrections or errata will be issued
Articles may be retracted if necessary
Retraction notices will be clearly linked to the original article

9. Conflicts of Interest

All parties (authors, reviewers, editors) must disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence the research or publication process.

10. Ethical Standards for Research Involving Humans or Animals

Authors must ensure that:

Research involving human participants complies with ethical standards and includes informed consent
Research involving animals follows institutional and international guidelines

11. AI and Automated Content

Authors must disclose the use of AI tools in manuscript preparation. AI-generated content must not replace original scholarly contribution and must be used responsibly.