PUBLICATION ETHICS

Ethics

Ethics
QUAERENS: Journal of Theology and Christianity Studies is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct in the publication of theological and Christian ministry research. The journal adheres to the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and other relevant organizations to ensure the integrity and validity of the published research. We expect all authors, reviewers, and editors to follow these ethical standards, which include avoiding research misconduct, plagiarism, and conflicts of interest. QUAERENS also requires authors to obtain informed consent from human subjects and to protect the confidentiality and privacy of their research subjects.

The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) is a leading organization dedicated to promoting ethical practices in academic publishing. Some of the key guidelines established by COPE for authors, reviewers, and editors include:

  1. Research Integrity: All research must be conducted ethically and transparently, with a focus on academic rigor and reproducibility. Fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism are unacceptable and may result in the retraction of published articles.

  2. Authorship and Contributorship: Authors should be appropriately acknowledged for their contributions. All listed authors should have actively participated in the research and reviewed and approved the final manuscript for publication.

  3. Conflicts of Interest: Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the research or its publication, including financial, personal, or institutional affiliations.

  4. Peer Review: The peer review process should be fair, transparent, and based on academic merit. Reviewers are expected to provide constructive feedback and avoid personal or biased comments.

  5. Data and Reproducibility: Authors should provide access to the data and methods used in their research to enable transparency and reproducibility.

  6. Publication Ethics: Journals and publishers should establish clear policies for ethical conduct, including procedures for handling allegations of misconduct or ethical breaches.

QUAERENS promotes transparency, fairness, and academic rigor throughout the publication process by adhering to COPE's guidelines and maintaining ethical standards in all aspects of its operations.

Publication Ethics
QUAERENS is dedicated to maintaining integrity and transparency in the publication process. We expect all authors, reviewers, and editors to conduct themselves in an ethical manner. Our publication ethics statement includes the following principles:

Authors' Responsibilities:

  • Authors must ensure that their work is original and has not been previously published elsewhere.

  • Authors should accurately acknowledge the work of others and cite relevant sources appropriately.

  • Authors are responsible for providing accurate information and ensuring the validity of their research findings.

  • Authors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect their work.

Reviewers' Responsibilities:

  • Reviewers must conduct objective, impartial reviews and provide constructive feedback.

  • Reviewers must treat manuscripts confidentially and refrain from disclosing information to unauthorized individuals.

  • Reviewers should declare any conflicts of interest that may affect their ability to review impartially.

Editors' Responsibilities:

  • Editors must ensure a fair and unbiased peer review process.

  • Editors must maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts and disclose information only to those involved in the review process.

  • Editors should evaluate manuscripts based on their academic merit, relevance, and originality.

  • Editors must address any potential conflicts of interest or ethical issues that arise during the publication process.

Publication Malpractice:
QUAERENS will not tolerate any form of academic misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, and improper authorship attribution. In cases of suspected misconduct, the journal will conduct a thorough investigation and take appropriate actions, including retracting or correcting published articles.

Allegations of Research Misconduct
QUAERENS is committed to upholding the highest standards of research integrity. We take all allegations of research misconduct seriously, including plagiarism, data manipulation, and falsification.

Identification:

  • QUAERENS uses a rigorous peer review process and plagiarism detection software to identify potential research misconduct.

  • Editors and reviewers are trained to recognize signs of misconduct and are encouraged to report any concerns.

Dealing with Allegations:

  • Upon receiving an allegation, the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board will evaluate the evidence and follow COPE’s guidelines for investigation.

  • The accused author(s) will have an opportunity to respond to the allegations.

  • All investigations are handled with confidentiality to protect the privacy of all parties involved.

  • If misconduct is confirmed, appropriate actions will be taken, including retraction, correction, or a formal expression of concern.

Allegations that lack sufficient evidence will be dismissed, and all parties will be informed of the outcome.

Ethical Concern Reporting Section
QUAERENS encourages authors, reviewers, and readers to report any ethical concerns or misconduct. We value transparency and ethical conduct in scholarly publishing. If you have any ethical concerns or wish to report potential misconduct, please use our Ethical Concern Reporting form available on our website.

The form will collect relevant information about the issue, including manuscript details and supporting evidence. All reports will be treated confidentially and professionally. Our team will investigate the concern thoroughly and take appropriate action as necessary.

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