Publishing Ethics Statement

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  Publishing Ethics Statement

  
  

  Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute upholds a rigorous manuscript review and editorial process, committed to publishing high-quality papers with complete content. To enhance academic integrity, standardize the process of manuscript writing, peer review, and publication, and prevent academic misconduct, the journal has established ethical guidelines for authors, reviewers, and editors. These guidelines are based on the Copyright Law, the Code of Conduct for Academic Publishing (CY/T 174—2019), and the updated Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing issued by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

  The journal is committed to working with authors and readers to combat academic misconduct, foster a transparent and healthy academic atmosphere, and promote high ethical standards in academic publishing. Authors and readers are encouraged to provide strict supervision, and anyone with knowledge of academic misconduct is welcome to report it. The journal is resolute in sanctioning and combating any unethical practices.

   

  Publishing Ethical Guidelines for Editors

  1. Editors should maintain a meticulous and objective scientific attitude throughout all stages of editing and proofreading to ensure that manuscripts are published on time with high quality.

  2. Editors are responsible for safeguarding the confidentiality of materials involved in review and revision processes. Information submitted by authors must not be used by editors for their own research or shared for others' research purposes.

  3. Editors must ensure that the review process is conducted fairly and reasonably, and the anonymity of reviewers, authors, and other relevant editorial staff is protected throughout the blind review process.

  4. Manuscripts should be selected impartially, with acceptance or rejection based solely on the paper's originality, significance, clarity, and alignment with the journal's aims and scope. Favoritism must be avoided, and any unethical practices involving commercial interests or exchanges are strictly prohibited.

  5. Editors must respect authors' perspectives and writing styles. Any significant changes to the academic content of the paper must be approved by the author.

  6. Academic debate is encouraged, and editors are obliged to respond to authors' differing views on reviewer comments.

   

  Publishing Ethical Guidelines for Authors

  1. Authors must confirm that their manuscripts do not involve national secrets or any issues related to intellectual property infringement.

  2. Duplicate submissions are strictly prohibited. Authors must not submit the same or substantially similar papers to more than one journal, or submit the manuscript  under review to another journal within the agreed timeframe. Manuscripts must not have been previously published in any language in any journal or media. Authors must ensure that no submission is made to another journal before receiving a rejection notice from the editorial office. If they wish to submit elsewhere, they must first contact the editorial office to formally withdraw the paper.

  3. Plagiarism is not tolerated. Authors are obligated to ensure the originality of their submissions (except for review articles). When using the ideas, data, figures, research or experimental methods, text, unpublished results, or entire works of others, authors must properly cite them and list them in the references.

  4. Authors listed should include only those who made substantial contributions to the paper's academic concepts, research design, or actual research work. It is strictly prohibited for third parties to write or submit papers on behalf of authors, and anyone without significant academic contribution must not be listed as an author. Institutions and individuals who provide scientific funding or consultation can be acknowledged. Submitting authors must obtain permission and agreement from all co-authors and must submit a signed Copyright Transfer Agreement from all authors.

  5. Authorship cannot be changed arbitrarily. Any additions, deletions, or reordering of authors must be made prior to acceptance of the manuscript. To make such changes, the corresponding author must provide a justification and a signed statement of agreement from all authors to the editorial office. When adding or removing authors, the statement must also include consent from the authors being added or removed.

  6. Authors have an obligation to disclose their specific contributions to the research and any potential conflicts of interest related to the research. Potential conflicts exist when financial, personal or institutional relationships of the author (or their institution/employer) may influence their decisions, work, or manuscript content. If products are mentioned in the manuscript, authors should also disclose if there are conflicts with competing products.

  7. Authors must not fabricate, falsify, or modify data or facts in a way that compromises their authenticity. They must not use fabricated funding sources or related information.

  8. If authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published paper, they must promptly contact the editorial office to arrange a retraction or correction.

   

  Publishing Ethical Guidelines for Reviewers

  1. Reviewers should provide an impartial evaluation of the appropriateness of the research methods, the soundness of the research design, and the accuracy of the results and conclusions. Their opinions should be well-reasoned, based on sufficient evidence and facts, and they should offer detailed suggestions for improving any issues identified in the manuscript.

  2. The review should not be influenced by the author's nationality, gender, ethnicity, academic position, geographic location, or institutional affiliation.

  3. Reviewers should provide their feedback within the designated time frame. If unable to meet the deadline, they should inform the editorial office and return the manuscript. Delegating the review to students, colleagues, or others is not permitted.

  4. All review comments and information must be kept confidential. Reviewers must not use or publish any data, ideas, or conclusions from the manuscript without the author's consent.

  5. If a reviewer discovers significant overlap between the manuscript and any published paper, or if they have previously reviewed the manuscript, they are obligated to inform the editorial office.

  6. Reviewers should have no conflicts of interest with the research, the authors, or the institutions involved.

   

  Other Publication Ethics Policies

  1. Corrections and Retractions: If issues are identified in a published article, the editorial office will promptly issue a correction or retraction as appropriate:

  (1) Correction: If an unintentional scientific error is found in a published article that does not significantly affect the results or conclusions, the editorial office will publish a correction notice in the journal, detailing the changes made and referencing the original article. A revised version of the article will be made available, with an explanation of the changes and the update date. Please cite the latest version of the article.

  (2) Retraction: If a published article is found to contain serious scientific errors that render the results and conclusions unreliable, the editorial office will retract the article. Additionally, if a published article is suspected of plagiarism or academic misconduct, the editorial office will initiate an investigation and issue a statement informing readers of the concerns. The outcome of the investigation will be made public. If academic misconduct is confirmed, the article will be retracted.

  2. Advertising Policy: The journal does not currently accept advertisements, and neither the journal's website nor its articles contain any advertising content. The review and acceptance of manuscripts are not influenced by any commercial considerations.

  3. Comments and Feedback: Authors, readers, or other experts are encouraged to provide comments on published articles or report any suspected academic misconduct. Comments and feedback can be sent to the editorial office via email, and they will be addressed promptly. The journal welcomes the active supervision of authors and readers and encourages them to provide feedback and suggestions to help maintain a positive academic environment.

  
  

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