Publication Ethics

General duties and responsibilities of Editors

Editors should be responsible for everything published in their journals. They should:

- strive to meet the needs of readers and authors;

- constantly improve the journal;

- ensure the quality of the material they publish;

- champion freedom of expression;

- maintain the integrity of the academic record;

- preclude business needs from compromising intellectual standards;

- always be willing to publish corrections, clarifications, retractions and apologies when needed.