Publication Ethics

The Journal of Green Energy and Transition to Sustainability is dedicated to upholding stringent publication ethics to ensure the integrity, reliability, and credibility of the research it publishes. Authors, reviewers, editors, and the journal itself are expected to adhere to the following ethical standards:

  1. Authorship and Originality:

Authors must adhere to strict guidelines regarding authorship and originality:

  • Authorship should be based on substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All authors must have participated sufficiently in the work to take public responsibility for its content.
  • The journal strictly prohibits plagiarism in any form. All submissions undergo thorough plagiarism checks using tools such as Turnitin, and manuscripts found to contain plagiarized content will be promptly rejected.
  • Manuscripts submitted to the journal must be original and not previously published or under consideration for publication elsewhere. Authors must disclose any prior or overlapping publications related to the submitted work.
  1. Data Integrity and Reporting:

Authors are expected to uphold the highest standards of data integrity and reporting:

  • Authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the data presented in their manuscripts. Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is considered research misconduct and will result in rejection of the manuscript.
  • Manuscripts should accurately report the methods, results, and interpretation of the research. Any errors or inaccuracies should be promptly corrected and transparently disclosed to the editors.
  1. Conflicts of Interest:

Transparent disclosure of conflicts of interest is essential to maintain the integrity of the research:

  • Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could be perceived as potential conflicts of interest related to the research. These include but are not limited to employment, funding sources, affiliations, and patents.
  • Editors and reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest that could compromise their impartiality or objectivity in handling manuscripts. Conflicted individuals will be recused from the editorial process.
  1. Peer Review Process:

The peer review process is conducted with the utmost integrity and confidentiality:

  • Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and impartiality. They are expected to provide constructive feedback and recommendations to improve the quality of the manuscript.
  • Editors oversee the peer review process, ensuring timely review and making fair and transparent editorial decisions based on the reviewers' comments and the manuscript's merit.
  1. Editorial Integrity:

Editors are committed to upholding editorial integrity and fairness:

  • Manuscripts are evaluated based on their scientific merit, regardless of the authors' identity, affiliation, or prestige. Editors make decisions solely based on the quality and relevance of the research.
  • Authors must provide accurate and complete references for all cited sources. Failure to provide proper attribution will result in rejection of the manuscript.

In summary, the Journal of Green Energy and Transition to Sustainability maintains stringent publication ethics to uphold the highest standards of integrity and credibility in scholarly research. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to strictly adhere to these ethical guidelines to preserve the journal's reputation and advance knowledge in the field.