Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics Statement

ICOSS is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and adheres strictly to the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Duties of Authors

Authors must present accurate research findings and an objective discussion of significance. Plagiarism, data fabrication, and redundant submission are strictly prohibited.

2. Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers assist in editorial decisions and must treat manuscripts with strict confidentiality. Any potential conflict of interest must be disclosed immediately.

3. Duties of Editors

Editors evaluate manuscripts exclusively on their academic merit without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, or citizenship.