Publication Ethics

Earth Imaging and Geophysical Analysis is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and ensuring the integrity of the scholarly record. The journal adheres to the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher, are expected to uphold these ethical principles.

Authors' Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the originality of submitted work and appropriately cite or acknowledge all sources of information and data.
  • Avoid plagiarism, redundant publication, and data fabrication or falsification.
  • Ensure that all co-authors have significantly contributed to the research and approve the final manuscript.
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence the research or interpretation of results.

Reviewers' Responsibilities:

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback to improve the quality of the manuscript.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of the review process and not use any information from the manuscript for personal gain.
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest that might affect the impartiality of the review.

Editors' Responsibilities:

  • Make fair and unbiased decisions based on the manuscript's academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal's scope.
  • Ensure a rigorous peer-review process and maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts under review.
  • Take appropriate action to address ethical concerns, including investigating allegations of misconduct and issuing corrections or retractions if necessary.

Publisher's Responsibilities:

  • Support the editorial team in maintaining ethical standards and ensuring that all published content adheres to the journal's guidelines.
  • Work with editors to investigate and resolve any ethical issues promptly and transparently.