Publication Ethics
Editor’s Roles and Duties
1. The editors must thoroughly evaluate the quality of the articles submitted for publication in the journal, using current, accurate, and valuable information without bias.
2. Editors must avoid any conflicts of interest with authors, reviewers, or relevant administrators. This includes not using the articles as part of their own contributions, as well as commercial aspects.
3. During the article evaluation period, editors must protect the information of individuals and institutions, such as patient data and sample group photographs, unless they receive explicit written consent.
4. Editors must use reliable software or tools, like CopyCatch, to conduct plagiarism checks on submitted articles. If editors detect plagiarism among authors, they must seek clarification from the plagiarizing authors before deciding whether to grant or deny publication to the article.
5. Editors must inform authors about the editorial decision-making process and provide them with the opportunity to provide feedback.
6. Following the evaluation process, editors must use academic reasoning to decide which articles to publish.
7. Editors must not reject articles solely based on suspicion or uncertainty but must gather evidence before making a decision.
8. In order to effectively support authors, editors should exhibit qualities such as compassion, punctuality, flexibility, and a commitment to fostering a positive attitude towards article publication in the journal.
9. It is imperative that editors maintain ethical principles when assessing articles for potential publication in the journal and consistently strive to improve their quality.
Peer Reviewers’ Roles and Duties
1. Peer reviewers cannot share information about an article with unrelated parties during the article evaluation process.
2. Peer reviewers cannot use the writers' content for profit or personal gain in any way that would benefit them.
3. Peer reviewers should notify the editors and decline to review articles if they are aware of any conflicts of interest or biases that may prevent an unbiased assessment of the papers assigned for review.
4. In order to ensure an extensive and academically useful study, peer reviewers should agree to the assessment of articles falling within their scope.
5. When evaluating articles, peer reviewers must apply their expertise and scholarly reasoning rather than their subjective opinions.
6. When analyzing publications, peer reviewers should identify relevant and significant details. If the authors have not mentioned such information, peer reviewers should suggest writers incorporate it into their publications, along with data source recommendations.
7. Peer reviewers should contact the editors as soon as they discover any instances of plagiarism or other infringement of intellectual property rights.
Authors' Roles and Duties
1. Authors are required to submit original pieces that have not been published before or are currently under consideration for publication in any journals or other publications.
2. Authors listed on submitted articles for publication must make authentic contributions to the creation of such works.
3. Authors are required to compose research reports on many subjects, provide evidence to support their claims, and present information accurately without altering data, including data collection, research results, and portions of academic articles. Authors must base their writing on pertinent knowledge.
4. Authors must ensure that their writings for publication do not violate intellectual property rights by avoiding plagiarism and misrepresenting others' work as their own. When utilizing someone else's work, such as integrating text into a research discussion, it is essential to give accurate and suitable citations.
5. Authors need to create precise and original articles according to the prescribed format in the "Author Guidelines" which includes diverse material, table data, and references for each item.
6. Authors are required to collaborate with the editorial board during the publication process.
7. Authors are required to justify their contrasting perspectives to the editorial board regarding editorial choices. Authors must accept editorial choices if no reasons are given.
Ethics in Human Research
The forthcoming paper in Journal of Phrapokklao Nursing College, Chanthaburi, is a research paper that focuses on a study involving human participants. The journal's editorial board has accepted the study report, acknowledging the significance of human research. It has undergone an ethical evaluation by the human research ethics committee, which conducts the evaluation based on the principles of respect for person, beneficence, and justice.
Guidelines for Handling Intellectual Property Rights Violations
1. If the online journal system submission procedure encounters any issues, the editor will contact the author to request an explanation and rectify any errors identified by CopyCatch if the similarity index ranges from 20.01% to 30.00%. The editor will suspend the article until the author provides an explanation if the similarity index is above 30%.
2. In the event that any concerns emerge during the evaluation phase, the editor will promptly communicate with the author to request an explanation and propose revisions upon receiving notification from the peer reviewer of the issue. If the issues persist, the editor will approach the author, request the retraction of the essay, and impose a two-year ban on submitting additional material for publication.
3. If the issue arises after the item's online publication, the editor must initiate contact with the author, strongly suggest the piece's retraction, and impose a two-year ban on the submission of new work for publication.
