Ethics and disclosures

JESTI upholds the highest standards of ethical publishing and research integrity. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to adhere to the following ethical principles:

1. Research Integrity

Authors must ensure that their submissions represent original work that has not been published or under consideration elsewhere. Data should be accurately presented, and all sources must be properly cited. Fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in any form constitutes unethical behavior and is unacceptable.

2. Authorship and Contributions

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the research. All contributors must approve the final manuscript before submission.

3. Conflicts of Interest

All authors are required to disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could be perceived as influencing the research. Reviewers and editors must also declare potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling such manuscripts.

4. Human and Animal Ethics

Research involving human participants or animals must comply with relevant institutional and national ethical guidelines. Authors must include statements confirming ethical approval and informed consent, where applicable.

5. Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made based solely on the academic merit of the manuscript and its relevance to the journal’s scope, without influence from commercial or institutional considerations.

6. Misconduct Handling

Any allegation of research or publication misconduct will be investigated in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. Proven cases of misconduct may result in retraction, correction, or other appropriate actions.