Publication Ethics

 
Integrity Statement

Publication Ethics

Resonance adheres to the highest standards of ethical publishing, following the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

For Authors

  • Originality: Submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere.
  • No Plagiarism: Any form of plagiarism (including self-plagiarism) is strictly prohibited.
  • Authorship: Only substantial contributors should be listed as authors.
  • Data Accuracy: Provide accurate data and access for verification if requested.
  • Conflicts: All financial/personal relationships must be disclosed.

For Reviewers

  • Confidentiality: Treat all submitted materials as confidential documents.
  • Objectivity: Reviews must be impartial, constructive, and free from bias.
  • Recusal: Decline review invitations if a conflict of interest exists.

For Editors

  • Fair Evaluation: Evaluate based solely on academic merit, ignoring author background.
  • Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality throughout the review process.
  • Disclosure: Recuse oneself from handling submissions where a conflict exists.
Policy on Violations

The journal reserves the right to reject or retract any article found to violate these ethical principles at any stage.