Policy on Ethics and Good Publication Practices
The Periódico Eletrônico Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulista is firmly committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in scientific publishing. All participants in the editorial process – authors, editors, reviewers, and the editorial team – must adopt practices that ensure the integrity, quality, and reliability of the published works.
1. Responsibilities of Editors
The editors of the Periódico Eletrônico Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulista have the final responsibility for accepting or rejecting submitted manuscripts. Their decisions must be based on the originality, scientific relevance, and clarity of the work, without any discrimination or external influence.
Editors must ensure that the peer review process is fair, impartial, and anonymous. In cases of suspected misconduct, editors are responsible for conducting thorough investigations and, if necessary, implementing corrective actions, such as publishing corrections, retractions, or statements of concern.
2. Responsibilities of Authors
Authors submitting their work to the journal must ensure that their research is original and not under consideration for publication in another journal. They must guarantee that all co-authors have made significant contributions to the conception, execution, and interpretation of the research. Authors are required to review and approve the final version of the manuscript before submission. Furthermore, they must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and be prepared to correct or retract their work if significant errors or unethical practices are identified after publication.
3. Obligations of Reviewers
Reviewers play a crucial role in ensuring the scientific quality of published articles. They must conduct objective, confidential, and constructive reviews, providing clear and substantiated feedback to authors and editors. Reviewers must decline to review manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist and should alert editors to any content substantially similar to the work under review that has already been published or submitted elsewhere.
4. Role of the Publisher
The publisher of the Periódico Eletrônico Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulista is responsible for ensuring that all editorial practices adhere to strict ethical standards. This includes the use of plagiarism detection tools to identify and prevent the publication of content that does not meet originality criteria. Additionally, the publisher must implement immediate corrective actions in cases of proven misconduct, safeguarding the scientific integrity and reputation of the journal.
5. Measures Against Misconduct
The journal adopts a strict policy against any form of academic misconduct, such as plagiarism, data fabrication, and result falsification.
Misconduct reports can be made by anyone at any time and will be treated with full confidentiality. A thorough investigation will be conducted, respecting principles of impartiality and confidentiality. If misconduct is confirmed, corrective actions may include publishing retractions or corrections, notifying involved institutions or higher authorities, and suspending future submissions from those involved.
The Periódico Eletrônico Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulista reaffirms its commitment to ethics, scientific quality, and editorial integrity, fostering a reliable and transparent environment for the dissemination of knowledge.
