Publication Ethics
The publication of articles in Imperium Law Review (ILR) is an essential part of the development of scientific knowledge, particularly in the field of law. Scholarly publication reflects the quality of the authors’ academic work as well as the institutions that support the research. This publication ethics statement outlines the standards of ethical behavior expected from all parties involved in the process of publishing scholarly articles, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.
The publication ethics guidelines of this journal refer to the standards and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Duties and Responsibilities of Editors
1. Publication Decisions
The editor is responsible for deciding which articles are suitable for publication in Imperium Law Review based on scholarly quality, originality, clarity of writing, and relevance to the journal’s focus and scope.
2. Fairness in Evaluation
Editors evaluate manuscripts based on their intellectual content without regard to the authors’ race, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or political views.
3. Confidentiality
Editors and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of information related to submitted manuscripts and must not disclose it to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, prospective reviewers, and the publisher.
4. Conflict of Interest
Editors must not use unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript for their own research without the author’s written consent.
Duties and Responsibilities of Reviewers
1. Contribution to Editorial Decisions
The peer review process assists the editor in making editorial decisions and also helps authors improve the quality of their manuscripts.
2. Timeliness
Reviewers who feel unqualified to review a manuscript or who know that they cannot complete the review within the requested time should notify the editor promptly.
3. Confidentiality
Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared with others without the editor’s permission.
4. Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively and professionally. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate.
5. Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.
6. Conflict of Interest
Reviewers should not evaluate manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest with the authors.
Duties and Responsibilities of Authors
1. Reporting Standards
Authors should present an accurate account of the research conducted and provide an objective discussion of the significance of the study.
2. Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that the submitted work is original. If the work or ideas of others are used, proper citation must be provided.
3. Multiple Publication
Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.
4. Acknowledgment of Sources
Authors must properly acknowledge the work of others that has influenced their research.
5. Authorship of the Article
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the research and the writing of the article.
6. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Authors should disclose any conflicts of interest that may influence the results or interpretation of the research.
7. Errors in Published Articles
If authors discover significant errors in their published article, they must promptly notify the editor and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article.
Publisher’s Responsibilities
The publisher of Imperium Law Review is committed to ensuring that editorial decisions are not influenced by commercial or institutional interests. The publisher also supports editors in maintaining academic integrity and assists in handling suspected violations of publication ethics such as plagiarism, duplicate publication, and unethical research practices.
