Declaração de ética e boas práticas na publicação

The Revista Nacional de Gerenciamento de Cidades maintains an unwavering commitment to the highest ethical standards in scientific publications. All participants in the editorial process—authors, editors, reviewers, and editorial staff—must adopt practices that ensure the integrity, quality, and reliability of published works.

1. Editors' Responsibilities

Editors of the Revista Nacional de Gerenciamento de Cidades have the ultimate responsibility for accepting or rejecting submitted manuscripts. Their decisions must be based on originality, scientific relevance, and clarity, without discrimination or external influence. Editors must ensure that the peer-review process is fair, impartial, and anonymous. In cases of suspected misconduct, editors have the duty to conduct rigorous investigations and, if necessary, implement corrective measures, such as publishing corrections, retractions, or statements of concern.

2. Authors' Duties

Authors submitting manuscripts must ensure that their research is original and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. They must confirm that all co-authors have significantly contributed to the conception, execution, and interpretation of the research. Authors are responsible for reviewing and approving the final manuscript before submission. They must also disclose any potential conflicts of interest and be willing to correct or retract their work if significant errors or unethical practices are identified after publication.

3. Reviewers' Obligations

Reviewers play an essential role in guaranteeing the scientific quality of published articles. They must conduct objective, confidential, and constructive reviews, providing clear and substantiated feedback to authors and editors. Reviewers should refuse to evaluate manuscripts in cases of conflicts of interest and notify editors if they identify content substantially similar to work already published or submitted elsewhere.

4. Publisher's Role

The publisher of the Revista Nacional de Gerenciamento de Cidades is responsible for ensuring that all editorial practices comply with rigorous ethical standards. This includes using plagiarism-detection tools to identify and prevent publication of content that does not meet originality criteria. Moreover, the publisher must implement immediate corrective actions in cases of confirmed misconduct, thereby safeguarding the scientific integrity and reputation of the journal.

5. Measures Against Misconduct

The journal adopts a strict policy against all forms of academic misconduct, such as plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification of results. Reports can be made by anyone at any time and will be handled with complete confidentiality. A thorough investigation will be conducted, adhering to principles of impartiality and confidentiality. Confirmed misconduct may result in corrective actions, including publication of retractions or corrections, notification to involved institutions or higher authorities, and suspension of future submissions by involved parties.

The Revista Nacional de Gerenciamento de Cidades reaffirms its commitment to ethics, scientific quality, and editorial integrity, promoting a trustworthy and transparent environment for knowledge dissemination.