Publication Ethics

LegalSpectrum: Diverse Perspectives in Law Science is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures to prevent any type of publication malpractice. All parties involved—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—are expected to adhere to the following ethical guidelines.

1. Duties of Authors

  • Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is original and that any sources or references are properly cited. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.

  • Multiple Submissions: Manuscripts must not be submitted simultaneously to more than one journal.

  • Acknowledgment of Sources: Authors must give proper credit to the work of others that has influenced their research.

  • Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest must be clearly disclosed.

  • Authorship: Only individuals who have made a significant contribution to the research and writing process should be listed as authors.

2. Duties of Editors

  • Fair Evaluation: Editors evaluate manuscripts based on academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope—without regard to the authors’ race, gender, religion, nationality, or political beliefs.

  • Confidentiality: Editors must maintain the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and may not disclose any information about a manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, or other editorial advisors.

  • Decision-Making: Editors are responsible for deciding which articles are suitable for publication, based on the quality of the work and reviewer recommendations.

3. Duties of Reviewers

  • Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions and may also help authors improve their manuscripts.

  • Objectivity: Reviews must be conducted objectively, with clear arguments and constructive feedback.

  • Confidentiality: Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared or discussed with others.

  • Acknowledgement of Sources: Reviewers must identify relevant published work that has not been cited and notify the editor of any suspected plagiarism or unethical behavior.

4. Publisher’s Responsibilities

  • Publication Integrity: The publisher ensures that editorial decisions are independent and not influenced by commercial interests.

  • Addressing Misconduct: The publisher, together with the editor, will take reasonable steps to identify and prevent publication misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, and duplicate submission.

  • Corrections and Retractions: If errors or unethical behavior are discovered post-publication, the journal will publish corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern as needed.