Ethical Standards

CSGS is committed to the highest standards of integrity and transparency, strictly aligning with the best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Principles of Academic Integrity

Honesty In design and reporting
Transparency In methodology
Accountability For contributions
Equity Global fairness

2. Editorial Independence

Decisions rest solely on academic merit and ethical compliance. The publisher and commercial interests never influence the acceptance of manuscripts.

3. Fair and Unbiased Review

Evaluation is blind to nationality, gender, or institutional affiliation.

4. Responsible Climate & Sustainability Research

Given the global impact of climate science, authors have a heightened responsibility to:

  • Clearly communicate scientific uncertainty and risk.
  • Transparently disclose all modeling assumptions and parameters.
  • Maintain a strict distinction between empirical evidence and policy advocacy.
5. Data & Reproducibility

Authors must enable verification by retaining datasets and providing full reproducibility documentation for models.

6. Prevention of Misconduct

Strict prohibition of plagiarism, fabrication, and manipulation.

VIOLATIONS LEAD TO RETRACTION & BANS.
7. Conflict of Interest

Full disclosure of financial, institutional, or personal ties is mandatory to protect the scholarly record.

8. Human and Environmental Responsibility

Research involving indigenous knowledge or local communities must respect data sovereignty, demonstrate responsible engagement, and ensure no harm to ecological or social systems.

9. Accountability

Permanent mechanisms are in place for Errata, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern to ensure the record remains paramount.

10. Continuous Oversight

Policies are reviewed periodically to address emerging risks in AI governance, data ethics, and global sustainability standards.