Publication Ethics and Conduct Guidelines
As InnovatioSports Journal, we are committed to full compliance with publication ethics and conduct guidelines. In this context, we adopt the following policies:
- Authors should accurately and honestly cite other works, ensuring that quotations are not misleading or erroneous.
- Authors must respect the intellectual property rights of others and refrain from infringing upon copyright laws. Legal action will be taken in cases of copyright infringement.
- Manipulation of data, data fraud, or misleadingly presenting results is unacceptable. Emphasis is placed on the accuracy and integrity of research and its findings.
- Authors, editors, and reviewers must transparently disclose any conflicts of interest, ensuring that these conflicts do not influence publication decisions.
- In conducting research involving human subjects, authors must adhere to ethical standards, respect privacy rights, and obtain necessary permissions for the use of research materials.
- Duplicate publication of the same research findings in multiple journals, data manipulation, plagiarism, or other unethical behavior is not tolerated.
- Published articles must be truthful, honest, and explanatory, with deceptive or misleading information being unacceptable to readers.
- Confidentiality and impartiality are emphasized in the peer review process, with reviewers expected to conduct evaluations openly and fairly.
- We adhere to the principles set forth by leading organizations such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). Adherence to these principles is paramount in areas such as article evaluation, publication processes, and conflict of interest management.
In the event of a breach of these policies, necessary measures will be taken, and appropriate steps will be implemented. It is essential for our readers, authors, and other stakeholders to strictly adhere to these rules to ensure an ethical publishing environment.
Editor Responsibilities
Editors evaluate submitted articles rigorously, ensuring adherence to disciplinary standards, academic rigour, and the journal's scope. They meticulously review the scientific significance of articles, the validity of methodologies, and the accuracy of results.
They establish an appropriate pool of reviewers and carefully select referees to assess submitted articles impartially and competently. Editors ensure that reviewers are experts in their fields, committed to scientific integrity, and ethical standards. They ensure timely and fair evaluations by reviewers, and appoint alternative reviewers when necessary.
Editors make decisions regarding the publication or rejection of articles based on objective scientific criteria. They consider compliance with the journal's publication policies, quality standards, and readers' expectations.
They ensure the scientific quality and accuracy of articles to be published in the journal. Editors inspect compliance with language, grammar, writing standards, and visual content.
Editors strictly adhere to the journal's publication ethics policies, ensuring that articles are prepared and published within ethical principles. They take necessary steps in cases of ethical issues such as scientific misconduct, copyright infringement, and conflicts of interest.
They are responsible for the overall management of the journal, determining publication flow, timing, and content policies. Editors plan the journal's long-term strategies and work to enhance the journal's academic reputation and impact.
Editors engage with readers, evaluate feedback, and make necessary improvements to enhance the journal's quality. They regularly gather feedback to understand readers' expectations and requests, and develop the journal accordingly.
They develop and implement innovative strategies for the sustainable growth and development of the journal. Editors keep abreast of publishing industry trends, integrate technological innovations into the journal, and strive to increase the journal's international recognition.
Reviewer Responsibilities
Reviewers meticulously examine articles, focusing on critical aspects such as content, methodology, results, and discussion sections.
They provide detailed and constructive feedback on articles, clearly suggesting necessary revisions and encouraging researchers to improve their articles. They express their views based on scientific content and quality and present review reports with justifications.
They actively participate in the decision-making process regarding the publication or rejection of articles. They express their opinions based on scientific content and quality.
Reviewers ensure full compliance with ethical standards during the review process and maintain scientific integrity. They evaluate researchers' work accurately, reliably, and ethically.
They demonstrate consistent and objective approaches during the review process. Reviewers adhere to evaluation criteria and ensure fair assessments, maintaining scientific standards.
They complete review tasks within the specified timeframe, contributing to the journal's continuity by ensuring timely evaluation of articles.
Author Responsibilities
Authors ensure that their submitted articles are original and unique. They ensure proper citation of content borrowed from other sources.
During the research process, authors fully comply with ethical rules and maintain scientific integrity. They ensure that data are collected and presented properly. Authors disclose any conflicts of interest related to the research topic.
They clearly express the scientific contribution of their articles. They focus on the methodology, findings, and conclusions of the research and emphasize its contribution to the literature.
Authors are receptive to feedback from reviewers and make necessary revisions. They respectfully consider criticisms and suggestions, taking steps to improve their articles.
They correctly cite all information and ideas used in their articles and use citations accurately. Authors ensure that sources are correctly referenced.
In cases of joint authorship, they encourage collaboration among all authors and recognize their contributions fairly. Authors support knowledge sharing and communication among co-authors.
Authors maintain effective communication and collaboration with editors and reviewers. They receive feedback from reviewers with understanding and collaborate to improve their articles. Additionally, they maintain open communication with editors about journal policies and publication processes.
