Publication Ethics

Nomos Ethica is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement is based on the principles of transparency, integrity, and academic responsibility in scholarly publishing.

All parties involved in the publication process — including authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers — are expected to adhere to ethical standards and professional conduct.

Duties of Authors

Authors must:

  • Submit original and unpublished work.

  • Ensure that the manuscript is not under consideration by another journal simultaneously.

  • Properly cite and acknowledge all sources used in the manuscript.

  • Present accurate data and avoid fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism.

  • Disclose any conflicts of interest related to the research or publication.

  • Cooperate in the peer-review and revision process.

  • Notify the editor promptly if significant errors are discovered after publication.

Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Evaluating manuscripts based on academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal scope.

  • Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

  • Ensuring a fair and unbiased peer-review process.

  • Making publication decisions without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, or political beliefs.

  • Avoiding conflicts of interest in editorial decisions.

  • Taking appropriate action when ethical concerns or misconduct are identified.

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers should:

  • Conduct reviews objectively, professionally, and constructively.

  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts and review materials.

  • Inform the editor of any conflicts of interest.

  • Identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.

  • Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe.

  • Refrain from using unpublished information for personal advantage.

Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts submitted to Nomos Ethica will undergo plagiarism screening using similarity detection tools. Manuscripts containing plagiarism, data manipulation, or unethical publication practices will be rejected immediately.

Publication Decisions

The editor has full authority to accept, reject, or request revisions for submitted manuscripts based on editorial evaluation and peer-review recommendations.

Ethical Oversight

The journal is committed to maintaining academic integrity and addressing ethical issues transparently and professionally in accordance with international publication ethics standards.