Publication Ethic

Publication Ethics Statement

Communicology: Journal of Communication Science and Its Applications upholds the highest standards of publication ethics by referring to the COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors, as well as guidelines concerning the roles of Reviewers and Authors.

Publication Decisions

The editor holds full responsibility for determining the suitability of submitted manuscripts for publication in this journal. In making such decisions, the editor may refer to the journal’s editorial policies established by the editorial board and is obligated to comply with applicable laws regarding defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. The editor may also consult with fellow editors or reviewers during the evaluation process.

Fair Evaluation

All submitted manuscripts will be evaluated based solely on their intellectual merit and scholarly contribution, regardless of the authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality, or political views.

Confidentiality

All submitted manuscripts will be treated as confidential by the editor and editorial staff. Information about a manuscript may only be shared with relevant parties such as the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, editorial advisers, and the publisher, when appropriate.

Transparency and Conflicts of Interest

Editors must not use unpublished material disclosed in a submitted manuscript for their own research or personal advantage without the express written permission of the author.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer review provides valuable input to the editor in making publication decisions and may also offer constructive feedback to authors to improve the quality of their manuscripts.

Timeliness

Reviewers who feel unqualified to review a particular manuscript or who are unable to provide a timely review must notify the editor promptly and withdraw from the review process.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and should not be shared or discussed with others unless authorized by the editor.

Objectivity in Assessment

Reviews must be conducted objectively, without personal criticism of the author. Reviewers should express their assessments clearly, backed by sound reasoning and supporting evidence.

Recognition of Sources

Reviewers are expected to identify important prior work that has not been cited by the authors. Any assertion that a statement, method, or result has been previously reported must be accompanied by an appropriate citation. Reviewers must also inform the editor of any substantial similarity or overlap with other published works of which they are aware.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

All information or ideas obtained through the peer-review process must be kept confidential and not used for personal gain. Reviewers must decline to review manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest arising from personal, academic, or institutional relationships with any of the authors or associated institutions.

Author Responsibilities

Reporting Standards

Authors must present an accurate and honest account of the work performed and its significance. The manuscript should include sufficient detail and references to allow others to replicate the work. Misrepresentation or knowingly inaccurate statements are unethical and unacceptable.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their manuscript is entirely original. If the work or words of others are used, proper citation and acknowledgment must be provided.

Multiple and Redundant Publications

Authors must not submit or publish the same research in more than one journal or primary publication simultaneously. Such practices constitute unethical publishing behavior.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Proper acknowledgment must be given to the work of others that has influenced the research. All relevant sources must be appropriately cited.

Authorship and Contribution

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. Others who contributed to specific parts of the research should be acknowledged as contributors.

The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have seen and approved the final manuscript and agreed to its submission for publication.

Conflict of Interest and Funding Disclosure

Authors must clearly disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of the research. All sources of financial or institutional support for the research must also be fully disclosed.

Correction of Errors

If an author identifies a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, it is the author’s obligation to promptly inform the journal editor and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article.