Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Linguistic and Philosophical Investigations

At Linguistic and Philosophical Investigations, we are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in academic publishing. This Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement outlines the responsibilities of authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers to ensure the integrity and quality of published research.

1. Duties of Authors

1.1 Originality and Plagiarism

  • Authors must ensure that their work is original and properly cite all sources.
  • Plagiarism, in any form, including self-plagiarism (redundant publication), is strictly prohibited.

1.2 Authorship and Contributions

  • All listed authors must have significantly contributed to the research and writing.
  • Those who made minor contributions (e.g., proofreading, data collection) should be acknowledged but not listed as authors.
  • Ghostwriting and guest authorship are unacceptable.

1.3 Data Integrity and Transparency

  • Authors must provide accurate data and, if necessary, make raw data available for verification.
  • Fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting of data is prohibited.

1.4 Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

  • Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals is unethical and unacceptable.
  • Authors must disclose if their manuscript is under consideration elsewhere.

1.5 Acknowledgment of Sources

  • Proper acknowledgment of all sources and influences is required.
  • Any financial support or conflicts of interest must be disclosed.

1.6 Corrections and Retractions

  • If an error is discovered after publication, authors must notify the editor and cooperate in issuing a correction or retraction.

2. Duties of Editors

2.1 Fair and Impartial Evaluation

  • Manuscripts are evaluated based on scholarly merit, originality, clarity, and relevance, without discrimination regarding race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or political beliefs.

2.2 Confidentiality

  • Editors must ensure confidentiality and not disclose information about a submitted manuscript to anyone except the corresponding author, reviewers, and editorial staff.

2.3 Conflicts of Interest

  • Editors must not handle manuscripts in which they have a conflict of interest (e.g., personal, academic, or financial relationships with the author).

2.4 Handling of Ethical Violations

  • Editors must take appropriate action if ethical concerns arise, including investigation, issuing corrections, or retractions when necessary.

3. Duties of Reviewers

3.1 Confidentiality

  • All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.

3.2 Objectivity and Constructive Feedback

  • Reviews should be objective, avoiding personal criticism of the author.
  • Reviewers must provide constructive feedback and justify their evaluations.

3.3 Timeliness

  • Reviewers must complete their reviews within the agreed timeframe or inform the editor if an extension is needed.

3.4 Plagiarism and Ethical Concerns

  • If reviewers suspect plagiarism, data falsification, or ethical violations, they must report it to the editor.

3.5 Conflict of Interest

  • Reviewers must decline to review manuscripts where they have a conflict of interest.

4. Duties of the Publisher

4.1 Ethical Oversight

  • The publisher must ensure that all editorial and ethical standards are maintained.

4.2 Handling of Misconduct

  • The publisher works closely with editors to address allegations of misconduct, including corrections, retractions, and bans on future submissions if necessary.

4.3 Access and Archiving

  • The publisher ensures long-term availability of published content through reliable archiving systems.

5. Allegations of Misconduct

  • Any allegations of unethical behavior will be investigated thoroughly and fairly.
  • The journal follows COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines in addressing ethical concerns.

By submitting to Linguistic and Philosophical Investigations, authors, reviewers, and editors agree to adhere to these ethical guidelines. Failure to comply may result in manuscript rejection, retraction, or further action.