Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

Journal of Cyber Law is a peer-reviewed open-access journal. This statement clarifies the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in publishing an article, including authors, the chief editor, the Editorial Board, peer reviewers, and the publisher. This statement is based on COPE’s Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors, as well as COPE's Core Practices.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal like Journal of Cyber Law is a vital part of building a respected body of knowledge. It reflects the quality of work from authors and supporting institutions. As such, all parties involved—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—must adhere to ethical standards to support scientific integrity.

Publisher and Editor

The publisher of Journal of Cyber Law takes its role in overseeing all publishing stages seriously and is committed to ethical responsibilities. Advertising, reprints, or other commercial considerations will not influence editorial decisions. The publisher and Editorial Board will facilitate communication with other journals and publishers when necessary.

Publication Decisions

The editor of Journal of Cyber Law is responsible for deciding which articles should be published based on their importance to researchers and readers. This decision will follow the journal's policies, legal requirements, and guidance from other editors or reviewers.

Fair Play

Manuscripts are evaluated based on intellectual content without discrimination based on the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, or political beliefs.

Confidentiality

The editor and editorial staff will not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript, except to relevant parties such as the corresponding author, reviewers, or the publisher.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials from submitted manuscripts will not be used by the editor in their research without written consent from the author.

Complaints Policy

We aim to resolve complaints fairly and constructively. Complaints can be submitted by email and will be acknowledged within five working days.

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer review assists the editor in making decisions and may help authors improve their manuscripts through feedback.

Promptness

Reviewers who feel unqualified to review a manuscript or cannot review promptly should inform the editor and withdraw from the review process.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and not shared without authorization from the editor.

Standards of Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted objectively without personal criticism, and opinions should be supported by arguments.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work not cited by the authors and notify the editor of any substantial similarity to other known works.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

Privileged information from peer review must remain confidential and not used for personal gain. Reviewers should avoid reviewing manuscripts where conflicts of interest may exist.

Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors should accurately present their research and provide sufficient detail for reproducibility. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements are unacceptable.

Data Access and Retention

Authors may be required to provide raw data for editorial review and should retain data for a reasonable time post-publication.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure their work is original and properly cite the work of others where relevant.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors should not publish the same research in multiple journals or submit the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Proper acknowledgment of others' work must always be given.

Authorship of the Paper

Authorship should include only those who contributed significantly to the research. The corresponding author should ensure all co-authors approve the final manuscript and agree to its submission.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

All authors should disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that could influence their work. Sources of financial support should also be disclosed.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

If an author discovers a significant error in their published work, they should notify the editor promptly to correct or retract the paper.