Publication Ethics

Ethics Statement

PUBLICATION ETHICS

Health, Safety, and Environment Journal is a peer-reviewed publication. This statement outlines the ethical standards expected from all parties involved in the publishing process, including the author, the chief editor, the Editorial Board, the peer-reviewers, and the publisher (Health, Safety, and Environment Studies Program). Our ethical guidelines are aligned with COPE’s (Committee on Publication Ethics) Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Publication Decisions
The editor is responsible for selecting which of the submitted articles should be published. This decision is guided by the journal's editorial policies and must comply with existing legal standards regarding defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. The editor may consult with other editors or reviewers when making a final decision.

Fair Play
Editors must evaluate manuscripts based solely on their intellectual content, regardless of the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic background, nationality, or political philosophy.

Confidentiality
Editors and any editorial staff are obligated to keep all information related to submitted manuscripts confidential. They may only disclose details to the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, and the publisher, as necessary.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used by the editor for personal research without the explicit written consent of the author.

 

DUTIES OF REVIEWERS

Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer review aids the editor in making editorial decisions and can also assist authors in improving their manuscripts through constructive feedback.

Promptness
Reviewers who feel unqualified to review a manuscript or unable to provide a timely review should inform the editor promptly and withdraw from the review process.

Confidentiality
Manuscripts under review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be shared or discussed with anyone except those authorized by the editor.

Standards of Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively, without personal criticism of the author. Reviewers are expected to express their views clearly and provide constructive, evidence-based feedback.

Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that the authors have not cited. Any claim that an observation or argument has been previously reported should be backed up by a citation. Reviewers should also notify the editor of any significant overlap between the manuscript under review and other published papers.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
Reviewers must keep privileged information or ideas obtained during the review process confidential and not use them for personal gain. Reviewers should avoid manuscripts where there is a conflict of interest due to personal, collaborative, or competitive relationships with the authors, companies, or institutions involved in the work.

 

Peer Review History
Health, Safety, and Environment Journal offers accepted authors the option to publish the peer review history of their manuscript alongside the final article. This peer review package includes decision letters, reviews, and author responses, including any relevant attachments. If reviewers choose to sign their reviews, their names will be included.

If your manuscript is accepted, you will be invited to opt-in to publish the peer review history. Sharing the peer review process enhances the transparency of the review process, reinforces the credibility of your research, and provides a record of the thorough evaluation your work has undergone. However, in special cases, such as those involving ethical concerns, the journal reserves the right to withhold publication of peer review history.

 

DUTIES OF AUTHORS

Reporting Standards
Authors should present accurate accounts of their original research, along with an objective discussion of its significance. The underlying data must be represented clearly and accurately in the manuscript, allowing others to replicate the work. Any fraudulent or intentionally inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable.

Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original and, where the work or words of others are used, proper citation and acknowledgment are required. As of Volume 16, Issue 4, all submissions must show a similarity index of less than 20%, as verified by Turnitin.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time is unethical and unacceptable. Authors should not publish multiple manuscripts that describe the same research.

Acknowledgment of Sources
Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors must cite publications that have influenced their own research.

Authorship of the Paper
Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All contributors should be listed as co-authors, while those who participated in specific substantive aspects should be acknowledged as contributors. The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors have seen and approved the final manuscript and agree to its submission.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that might influence the results or interpretation of their work. All sources of financial support must also be disclosed.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works
If an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, they are obliged to promptly notify the editor or publisher and cooperate in correcting or retracting the paper.