Publication Ethics

Kolecer: Scientific Journal of Mechanical Engineering adheres to the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing, following the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines and international journal accreditation standards. The journal expects all parties involved—authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers—to uphold ethical integrity in the publication process.

1. Duties of Authors

  • Submit original, unpublished, and non-plagiarized work. Proper citation of previous research is mandatory.
  • Ensure that the manuscript does not contain fabrication, falsification, or data manipulation.
  • Declare conflicts of interest and disclose funding sources.
  • Obtain ethical approval for studies involving human or animal subjects.
  • Acknowledge all contributors and avoid authorship disputes.
  • Cooperate in the peer-review process and revise the manuscript as per reviewers’ recommendations.

2. Duties of Reviewers

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely reviews to improve manuscript quality.
  • Maintain confidentiality of the review process and refrain from using unpublished data.
  • Identify unethical practices such as plagiarism and redundant publication.
  • Avoid conflicts of interest and notify the editor if unable to review the manuscript impartially.

3. Duties of Editors

  • Ensure a fair and unbiased peer-review process.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
  • Make publication decisions based solely on scholarly merit and ethical considerations.
  • Act against any suspected misconduct, including plagiarism and data falsification.
  • Avoid conflicts of interest with authors and reviewers.

4. Duties of the Publisher

  • Ensure transparency in the publication process.
  • Safeguard the integrity of the academic record.
  • Cooperate with indexing and accreditation bodies to maintain journal standards.
  • Take corrective actions in cases of ethical violations, including issuing retractions or corrections.

Kolecer: Scientific Journal of Mechanical Engineering is committed to upholding international publication ethics to ensure the credibility, integrity, and impact of research in mechanical engineering.