Ethical Publishing Practices & Policies
Our Commitment to Ethical Publishing
Noland Journals adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics as outlined by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics), ICMJE, and other international ethical guidelines. We are committed to maintaining integrity and trust in the scholarly record.
Integrity
Upholding honesty and transparency in all publishing activities
Accountability
Taking responsibility for editorial decisions and actions
Transparency
Clear and open communication throughout the publishing process
Fairness
Impartial treatment of all authors and manuscripts
Author Responsibilities
Must Avoid
- Plagiarism in any form (text, ideas, data)
- Data fabrication or falsification
- Simultaneous submission to multiple journals
- Undeclared conflicts of interest
- Inappropriate authorship attribution
Must Ensure
- Originality of submitted work
- Proper citation of all sources
- Accurate representation of research
- Disclosure of all relevant information
Our Responsibilities
Editorial Excellence
- Fair and unbiased peer review process
- Confidential handling of manuscripts
- Transparent editorial decision-making
- Prompt correction of errors when identified
Author Support
- Clear communication of journal policies
- Guidance on ethical publishing practices
- Support for authors facing ethical dilemmas
Reporting Ethical Concerns
Report Concerns
Contact our ethics committee with any concerns about potential misconduct
Investigation
Thorough investigation of all reported concerns following COPE guidelines
Resolution
Appropriate actions taken based on investigation findings