The Editors (Editor-in-Chief, Section Editors, Associate Editors, Assistant Editor, Other Editors, Special Guest Editor) of JASPI play a crucial role in advancing knowledge in research and patient care.
They achieve this by:
* Upholding and enhancing the quality of the journal’s publications and the integrity of its peer review process,
* Supporting the journal’s authors and reviewers.
* Collaborating with the journal’s wider editorial team and SASPI to maintain and improve the journal’s reputation.
The Code of Conduct for Editors outlines the standards and expectations for the role of an editor. These standards are based on guidelines and best practice recommendations from organizations like the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE, https://publicationethics.org/guidance).
Following these guidelines ensures the highest standard of editorial practice.
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Adhere to COPE core practices and guidelines.
Ensure JASPI upholds ethical standards and fair processes.
Respect intellectual property and maintain research integrity.
Avoid bias in editorial decision-making.
Ensure manuscripts meet ethical standards regarding authorship, originality, no duplicate or redundant publication, and no fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism.
Ensure articles submitted to JASPI comply with appropriate subject-specific ethical standards and address any concerns appropriately.
Keep submission and peer review details confidential. Do not upload files, images, or information from unpublished manuscripts into databases or tools that do not guarantee confidentiality, are accessible by the public, or may use this information for their own purposes (such as generative AI tools like ChatGPT).
Act in good faith and without ethical compromise as an editor of the journal.