Ethical Guidelines for Authors Submitting to the Journal of Aerospace Science and Management (JASAM)

Author Responsibilities

Originality: Submitted manuscripts must be original and not previously published or submitted for publication elsewhere. Citations and quotations from other works must be accurately and adequately indicated in accordance with APA style.
Authorship: Only individuals who made significant contributions to the content of the manuscript should be listed as authors. Conversely, all individuals who made significant contributions to the manuscript content should be listed as authors.
Conflict of Interest: Any conflict of interest associated with the manuscript should be disclosed by the authors.
Data Usage: Authors must possess documentation demonstrating they hold the rights to use the data presented in the manuscript and have obtained any necessary permissions for the research/analysis conducted.
Errors and Corrections: If an error or omission is discovered in the published manuscript, authors must inform the journal editor and cooperate with any necessary corrections or retractions.
Simultaneous Submissions: The same manuscript cannot be submitted to multiple journals concurrently. Each submission must follow the completion of the previous submission. Manuscripts published elsewhere are ineligible for submission to JASAM.
Respect for Reviewers: Respectful engagement with reviewer feedback is expected, avoiding offensive or derogatory language.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Expertise: Reviewers should only accept to review manuscripts within their area of expertise.
Objectivity: Reviews must be impartial and objective, avoiding bias based on factors such as nationality, gender, religious beliefs, political views, or commercial interests.
Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat reviewed manuscripts confidentially and dispose of them after the review process. They can only use final published versions of reviewed manuscripts, with proper citation.
Constructive Feedback: Reviews should be presented in a constructive and respectful manner, avoiding hostility, defamation, or insulting personal comments.
Timely Review: Reviewers should complete their assigned reviews within the designated timeframe.

Editor Responsibilities

Fair Evaluation: Editors evaluate all manuscripts solely based on their intellectual content, irrespective of the author's gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, or political beliefs.
Double-Blind Review: Editors follow a double-blind review process, concealing reviewer identities from authors.
Impartiality: Editors uphold impartiality and objectivity throughout the review process.
Respect for Authors and Reviewers: Editors treat authors and reviewers with respect.
Transparency: Editors are transparent about the journal's publication policies and review process.

Publisher's Responsibilities

Independence: The publisher ensures editors' independent decision-making.
Intellectual Property: The publisher protects the copyright and intellectual property of all published articles.
Scientific Misconduct: The publisher takes all possible measures against scientific misconduct, citation manipulation, and plagiarism.

Additional Information

JASAM utilizes Crossref Similarity Check to detect plagiarism and scientific misconduct.
Authors are encouraged to review JASAM's author guidelines before submitting their manuscripts.

Importance of Ethical Guidelines

Following ethical guidelines is crucial for maintaining the reliability and quality of scientific publications. These guidelines define the rights and responsibilities of all stakeholders (authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers) and ensure the accurate and transparent dissemination of scientific knowledge.

Questions

If you have any questions regarding the ethical guidelines, please contact the JASAM editors (jasam@erciyes.edu.tr).