Ethical Principles and Publication Policy
Energy Systems and Applications adheres strictly to the ethical standards and principles governing academic publications. Any article failing to meet these ethical guidelines will be retracted, regardless of whether it's been accepted or already published. All individuals involved in the publication process are expected to uphold their ethical responsibilities.
Ethical Responsibilities of Authors
- Originality and Plagiarism: Submitting an article for review implies that it has not been previously published or is not under consideration elsewhere. Simultaneous submission to multiple journals is considered unethical. Authors must properly cite all quoted or referenced material. By submitting, authors confirm the originality of their work and accept full responsibility for any plagiarism or ethical breaches, absolving the journal of any liability.
- Authorship: All individuals who contributed to the article should be listed as authors, sharing equal responsibility. The corresponding author acts on behalf of all co-authors during the review process, with the understanding that all authors have granted this authority.
- Transparency and Conflicts of Interest: Authors are required to disclose all funding sources, supporting organizations, and any potential conflicts of interest related to their submitted work.
- Data Access: Authors must provide access to the data presented in their article if requested.
- Permissions and Copyright: Authors are responsible for obtaining and documenting all necessary permissions for copyrighted materials, such as images, tables, or scales, and for ensuring these are properly cited.
Similarity Rate Information Note
The acceptable similarity rate, excluding references, must be at most 20%.
Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers
- Impartiality and Confidentiality: Reviewers must decline to evaluate articles if they have any conflicts of interest or relationships with the study or authors. They must keep all information gleaned during the review process confidential and refrain from using it for personal gain. This confidentiality extends from article acceptance through publication.
- Reporting Ethical Concerns: Reviewers are obligated to inform the editor of any unethical situations they observe concerning a submitted study.
- Constructive Criticism: Reviews should avoid personal attacks and emotional language. Instead, they should be objective, honest, respectful, and constructive, grounded in scientific principles.
- Fair Evaluation: Reviewers must ensure that personal attributes of the authors (e.g., gender, nationality, religion, political views) do not influence their scientific assessment. Reviewers acknowledge their legal responsibility in this regard.
Ethical Responsibilities of the Editorial Board
- Quality and Scope: The Editorial Board is responsible for selecting high-quality, original submissions that align with the journal's objectives and ethical guidelines. They must ensure that suitable reviewers are invited for each study and that decisions are made objectively, adhering to ethical standards based on thorough evaluations.
- Coordination and Confidentiality: The board facilitates communication between reviewers and authors while maintaining confidentiality and ethical conduct throughout the evaluation process.
- Conflict of Interest Management: Editors are responsible for preventing and managing any potential conflicts of interest among authors, reviewers, and third parties to ensure an impartial and independent review process. Decisions are based on the article's accuracy, relevance, importance, and its fit within the journal's scope. Legal requirements concerning copyright infringement, libel, and plagiarism are also considered.
- Transparency and Communication: Editors must provide clear and informative responses to complaints from reviewers, authors, and readers.
- Confidentiality of Unpublished Material: Information about a submitted manuscript should not be disclosed to anyone other than the corresponding author, referees, potential reviewers, other editorial advisors, and the publisher. Furthermore, unpublished material from submitted articles should not be used in the editor's or editorial board's own research without the author's explicit written permission.
