Ethical Principles and Publication Policy
Ethical Principles and Publication Policy
The processes of article acceptance and publication implemented by the Journal of Forensic Sciences and Crime Studies (JFSCS) are based on ensuring the development and dissemination of knowledge in an impartial and respected manner. These processes directly reflect the quality of the authors' work and the institutions supporting them. Peer-reviewed studies embody and support the scientific method. At this point, it is crucial that all stakeholders (authors, readers, researchers, publishers, referees, and editors) adhere to ethical standards.The Journal of Forensic Sciences and Crime Studies expects all its stakeholders to fulfill the following ethical responsibilities. The ethical duties and responsibilities outlined below have been prepared considering the open access guidelines and policies published by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Authors' Ethical Responsibilities
Authors submitting articles to the Journal of Forensic Sciences and Crime Studies (JFSCS) are expected to adhere to the following ethical responsibilities:* Authors must ensure that their submissions are original and that, if they use or refer to other works, they provide complete and accurate citations and references.
* Any potential conflicts of interest or relationships that might constitute conflicts of interest should be disclosed in all submissions intended for publication.
* Authors may be asked to provide raw data related to their articles during the review process. In such cases, they must be prepared to submit the necessary data and information to the editorial board and the scientific committee.
* Authors must ensure that they have the rights to use the data, have obtained the necessary permissions related to research/analyses, or possess documentation of the permission procedures for subjects used in experiments.
* If authors detect an error or mistake in a published, early view, or under-review study, they are obliged to notify the journal editor or publisher, collaborate with the editor for correction or retraction.
* Authors may not submit their work to multiple journals concurrently. Each submission process must begin after the completion of the previous one. A study published in another journal cannot be submitted to the Journal of Forensic Sciences and Crime Studies (JFSCS).
* Changes in the authorship responsibilities of a paper under review (such as adding or removing authors, changing the author order) cannot be proposed.
Ethical Duties and Responsibilities of Editors and Field Editors
The editors and field editors of the Journal of Forensic Sciences and Crime Studies (JFSCS) must adhere to the following ethical duties and responsibilities based on the “COPE Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors” and the “COPE Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors,” which are published by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) as open access:General Duties and Responsibilities
* Editors are responsible for every article published in the Journal of Forensic Sciences and Crime Studies (JFSCS). This responsibility includes the following roles and obligations:* Efforts to meet the information needs of readers and authors,
* Ensuring the continuous development of the journal,
* Conducting processes to improve the quality of the studies published in the journal,
* Supporting freedom of thought,
* Ensuring academic integrity,
* Maintaining work processes without compromising intellectual property rights and ethical standards,
* Ensuring transparency and openness in cases that require corrections or explanations.
Reviewers' Ethical Responsibilities
The peer-review process directly affects the quality of the publication, and "Double-Blind Peer Review" is applied in the evaluation of all studies to ensure an impartial and independent assessment of the publication. Reviewers cannot directly communicate with authors; the evaluation and comments are conveyed through the journal management system. In this context, reviewers evaluating work for the Journal of Forensic Sciences and Crime Studies (JFSCS) are expected to fulfill the following ethical responsibilities:* Only agree to evaluate work related to their area of expertise.
* Conduct evaluations impartially and maintain confidentiality.
* If they believe there is a conflict of interest during the review process, they must refuse to review and notify the journal editor.
* After the review process, they must destroy the studies they have reviewed in accordance with the principle of confidentiality. They can only use the final versions of the studies after publication.
* Reviews should be conducted solely based on the content of the work. Nationality, gender, religious beliefs, political beliefs, and commercial concerns should not influence the review.
* Reviews must be conducted in a constructive and courteous manner. Personal comments containing hostility, slander, or defamation should not be made.
* Reviews must be completed on time and in accordance with the above ethical responsibilities.
Publisher's Ethical Responsibilities
The Editorial Board of the Journal of Forensic Sciences and Crime Studies (JFSCS) is committed to the following ethical responsibilities:* Editors are responsible for all processes of manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Forensic Sciences and Crime Studies (JFSCS). In this context, the decision-makers are the chief editor and section editors, without regard to any economic or political gains.
* The journal guarantees to uphold independent editorial decision-making.
* The Journal of Forensic Sciences and Crime Studies (JFSCS) protects the ownership and copyright of every article published and is responsible for keeping every published copy securely archived.
* It is responsible for taking precautions against scientific misconduct, citation manipulation, and plagiarism concerning the editors.