Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

This is aligned with the principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). For further information, please refer to the COPE guidelines at https://publicationethics.org/.

The integrity of scholarly research and publishing is paramount to the advancement of knowledge. To ensure the highest ethical standards in publication, The POLITNOMOS is committed to adhering to the following guidelines, which align with best practices in the academic community.

Responsibilities of Authors

Originality and Plagiarism

  1. Authors must ensure that their work is original and has not been published elsewhere.
  2. Proper citation of others’ work is mandatory to avoid plagiarism.

 Authorship

  1. All individuals who have made significant contributions to the research must be listed as authors.
  2. The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors approve the final manuscript.

Data Transparency

  1. Authors must provide access to raw data upon request by the journal.
  2. Fabrication or falsification of data is strictly prohibited.

Conflict of Interests

  1. Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their research.

Acknowledgment of Sources

  1. Proper acknowledgment of all funding sources, collaborators, and institutions is required.

Reporting Standards

  1. Authors should present their results clearly, honestly, and without fabrication or inappropriate data manipulation.

Responsibilities of Editors

Fairness

  1. Editors must evaluate submissions based on academic merit, without regard to race, gender, religious belief, ethnic origin, or citizenship.

Confidentiality

  1. Editors must ensure the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and not disclose information to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, and publisher.

Conflict of Interests

  1. Editors must refuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest.

Decision-Making

  1. Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based on peer review and journal policies.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Objectivity

  1. Reviews should be conducted objectively, with constructive feedback provided to improve the manuscript.

Timeliness

  1. Reviewers should complete their reviews within the agreed timeframe.

Confidentiality

  1. Manuscripts under review must be treated as confidential documents.

Acknowledgment of Sources

  1. Reviewers should identify any relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.

Responsibilities of the Publisher

Integrity

  1. The publisher is committed to ensuring that all published content adheres to ethical guidelines.

Corrections and Retractions

  1. The publisher will issue corrections or retractions when errors or ethical breaches are identified.

Archiving

  1. The publisher ensures the long-term availability of published content through appropriate archiving policies.

Misconduct and Ethical Breaches

The POLITNOMOS takes allegations of misconduct seriously. Any suspected breach of ethics, including plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate authorship practices, will be investigated thoroughly in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. Appropriate actions, such as retractions or corrections, will be taken based on the investigation’s findings.

Complaints and Appeals
Authors or reviewers who believe an error or ethical concern has been mishandled may submit a formal complaint to the Editorial Board at politnomos@gmail.com. All complaints are reviewed in accordance with COPE guidelines, and appropriate actions will be taken where necessary.

By adhering to these publication ethics, The POLITNOMOS aims to maintain trust in the academic community and ensure the dissemination of high-quality, reliable research. All stakeholders in the publishing process are expected to uphold these standards.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI tools may be responsibly used to support authors and researchers in various stages of academic work, including:

  • Copyediting and improving language, grammar, and readability.
  • Translation and assistance with writing in a non-native language.
  • Literature classification, review, and synthesis.
  • Supporting research methodology, data collection, and analysis.
  • Generating or editing figures, images, charts, and other graphical elements.

However, authors retain full responsibility for the content of their publications, including material generated or modified by AI.

According to COPE’s position statement AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors of academic publications. AI tools cannot meet the requirements for authorship as they cannot take responsibility for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of submitted research. They cannot declare conflicts of interest or manage copyright and licensing agreements.

When using AI tools, authors are required to:

  • Verify the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of AI-generated content;
  • Check all references and sources, as AI may generate incorrect or fabricated citations;
  • Ensure the originality and scientific validity of the manuscript;
  • Review and critically evaluate AI-generated material;
  • Ensure that the final manuscript reflects their own intellectual contribution, analysis, interpretation, and ideas;
  • Comply with publication ethics, copyright, and licensing requirements.

Transparency regarding AI use is a central requirement of the POLITNOMOS AI Policy. Authors, who use AI tools, must disclose in the Materials and Methods of the manuscript:

  • The full name of the AI tool or service used;
  • The purpose and nature of its use;
  • The extent to which AI contributed to the manuscript or research process.

The disclosure must clearly explain how AI was used and confirm that the authors reviewed the generated content and retain full responsibility for the publication.

Note: AI-generated or AI-edited charts, figures, images and other graphical elements need to be mentioned in captions.