Publication Ethics

Gender and Child Law Review is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and quality in all published articles. We firmly believe that sound publication ethics form the bedrock of scientific research that is both reliable and beneficial to society at large. To this end, Gender and Child Law Review adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics, which encompass all parties involved in the publishing process, including editors, authors, reviewers, and publishers. The following are the core principles of publication ethics that Gender and Child Law Review upholds:

1. Responsibilities of the Editor
a. Fairness and Objectivity: The editor is responsible for ensuring that each submitted manuscript is judged on its scientific quality and originality, regardless of the author's race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnicity, nationality, or political ideology.
b. Confidentiality: Editors must keep all information regarding submitted manuscripts confidential and only share it with those directly involved in the publishing process.
c. Conflict of Interest: Editors should avoid involvement in manuscripts where they have a significant conflict of interest. If a potential conflict of interest exists, editors should assign the manuscript to another editor who does not have a conflict of interest.
2. Author Responsibilities
a. Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that the submitted manuscript is their own original work and contains no elements of plagiarism. All sources used in the manuscript should be given appropriate attribution.
b. Acknowledgment of Sources: Authors must give proper acknowledgment to the works of others that they quote or use in their manuscript. Use of others' work without proper acknowledgment is considered an ethical violation.
c. Rewrites and Multiple Submissions: Authors should not submit the same or very similar manuscript to more than one journal at the same time. Multiple submissions or undisclosed rewrites are serious ethical violations.
d. Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect the interpretation or conclusions of their manuscript. All sources of research funding should also be clearly disclosed.
3. Reviewer Responsibilities
a. Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions by providing objective and constructive assessments of the manuscripts they review.
b. Confidentiality: Reviewers should keep the manuscripts they review confidential and should not discuss them with other parties, unless authorized by the editor.
c. Objectivity: Judgments by reviewers should be made objectively, without personal influence. Reviewers should provide clear comments supported by strong arguments.
d. Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should identify relevant works that have not been cited by the authors. If reviewers find substantial similarities or overlaps between the manuscript they are reviewing and other articles with which they are familiar, they should notify the editor.
4. Publisher's Responsibility
a. Integrity and Transparency: The publisher is responsible for ensuring that all stages of publishing are conducted with high integrity and full transparency. This includes handling claims of ethical violations seriously and promptly.
b. Handling of Errors in Publication: If errors or ethical violations are discovered after publication, the publisher together with the editors will take the necessary steps to correct the scientific record, including issuing corrections, retraction of articles, or statements of regret where appropriate.
5. Handling Ethics Violations
Investigation and Action: If an ethical violation is suspected, Gender and Child Law Review will conduct a fair and thorough investigation. Possible actions include rejecting the manuscript, retracting the published article, or reporting the violation to the author's institution.