PUBLICATION ETHICS

G-PIPS aligns its statement of ethics with the Core Practices defined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Duties of Authors:

• Ensure the manuscript represents original work, free from fabrications or falsifications.
• Simultaneous submission to multiple journals is strictly prohibited.
• Acknowledge and cite external data or sources properly.

2. Duties of Reviewers:

• Maintain complete confidentiality regarding evaluated manuscripts.
• Review articles objectively, constructively, and free from personal bias.
• Alert editors to any noticeable ethical violations or plagiarism.

3. Duties of Editors:

• Evaluate submissions purely on academic merit regardless of gender, race, or origin.
• Actively address and handle suspected malpractice or publishing complaints safely.