Publication Ethics

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are expected to:

• Submit original work that has not been published elsewhere or submitted simultaneously to another journal, unless permitted by the journal's policies.
• Accurately present research methods, results, and conclusions.
• Properly acknowledge the work of others through appropriate citation and referencing.
• Ensure that all listed authors have made a significant contribution to the research and have approved the final manuscript.
• Disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its interpretation.
• Obtain all necessary ethical approvals, permissions, and informed consent where required.
• Promptly notify the journal if a significant error is discovered after publication.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

• Making editorial decisions based solely on scholarly merit and the journal's editorial policies.
• Ensuring a fair, objective, and confidential peer review process.
• Managing conflicts of interest appropriately.
• Safeguarding the integrity of the scholarly record.
• Addressing allegations of research misconduct in a timely and transparent manner.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Peer reviewers are expected to:

• Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations.
• Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts under review.
• Declare any conflicts of interest before accepting a review assignment.
• Identify relevant published work that has not been cited where appropriate.
• Refrain from using unpublished information obtained during peer review for personal advantage.

Research Integrity

Albanica Journals supports journals in maintaining high standards of research integrity. Unethical practices include, but are not limited to:

Where credible concerns arise, journals are expected to investigate them in accordance with their editorial policies and accepted international practices.

Corrections and Retractions

When significant errors or evidence of misconduct are identified, journals should take appropriate action. This may include issuing corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record.

Journal Policies

Each journal published through Albanica Journals maintains its own detailed publication ethics policy, editorial procedures, and peer review model. Authors should consult the specific journal's policies before submitting a manuscript.

International Standards

Albanica Journals encourages participating journals to follow internationally recognized best practices in scholarly publishing and research integrity, including guidance developed by leading organizations in academic publishing and publication ethics.