Publication Ethics
Publication Ethics
Erothanatos tries to uphold scholarly publication ethics as far as possible. Our journal encourages all the scholars to bring forth new ideas of research and reveal new horizon of research ability.
1. Authorship and Contributorship Policy
Erothanatos requires all authors to have made a genuine scholarly contribution to the submitted work and to accept responsibility for its content. Authorship must not be granted to individuals who have not contributed substantially to the research, interpretation, or preparation of the manuscript. Individuals who have provided assistance without qualifying for authorship may be acknowledged with their consent.
The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have approved the submitted manuscript and agreed to its submission to Erothanatos. All authors must disclose relevant funding and conflicts of interest.
The journal may suspend editorial processing while a disputed authorship matter is investigated.
Authorship disputes that cannot be resolved by the authors may be referred to the relevant institutions for investigation. The journal will not determine institutional employment or disciplinary disputes.
2. Conflict of Interest Policy
Erothanatos requires authors, reviewers, editors, and guest editors to disclose financial, professional, personal, or other relationships that could reasonably be perceived to influence their scholarly judgment.
Authors must disclose relevant conflicts at submission. Reviewers must decline assignments when a conflict could compromise their impartiality and must not use confidential manuscript information for personal or professional advantage.
Editors and guest editors must withdraw themselves from decisions involving their own work, close collaborators, institutional colleagues where an impartial assessment may be compromised, or any other material conflict. An independent editor will oversee such submissions.
The existence of a declared conflict does not automatically disqualify a manuscript. The journal will assess the nature of the conflict and take appropriate measures to protect the integrity and transparency of the editorial process. Relevant disclosures will be published where appropriate.
3. Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern
Erothanatos is committed to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of its published scholarly record.
Corrections: When a published article contains a significant error that can be corrected without invalidating its central findings or arguments, the journal may publish a correction notice. Minor typographical or formatting errors may be corrected without a separate notice, provided that the scholarly record is not materially altered.
Retractions: The journal may retract an article when there is reliable evidence of serious publication misconduct, plagiarism, substantial unreliable content, unethical research practices, or another problem that undermines the integrity of the published work. A retraction may also be considered in other circumstances consistent with established publication ethics guidance.
Expressions of concern: Where credible concerns arise but an investigation remains incomplete, the journal may publish an expression of concern when appropriate to alert readers.
Allegations will be assessed fairly and confidentially, and the authors will normally be given an opportunity to respond. The journal may consult reviewers, independent experts, or the authors' institutions where necessary.
Correction, retraction, and expression-of-concern notices will identify the affected article, explain the reason for the action, and be linked to the original publication. Retracted articles will remain identifiable in the scholarly record, clearly marked as retracted, rather than silently removed, except where removal is required for legal or safety reasons.
Editorial decisions will be based on the evidence and the integrity of the scholarly record, not solely on whether the authors agree with the decision.
4. Reviewer Ethics and Editorial Responsibility
Reviewers of Erothanatos must assess manuscripts objectively, constructively, and confidentially. Reviews should address scholarly relevance, originality, argumentation, engagement with relevant literature, and the suitability of the manuscript for the journal.
Reviewers must disclose potential conflicts of interest, decline assignments they cannot complete competently or within the agreed timeframe, and avoid personal attacks or discriminatory comments. Unpublished material must not be used for the reviewer's own research or shared without authorization.
Editors are responsible for ensuring that editorial decisions are based on scholarly merit, the journal's scope, and the results of appropriate peer review. Editors must protect the confidentiality of submissions, manage conflicts of interest, and investigate credible allegations of publication misconduct.
Guest editors are subject to the same ethical standards as the journal's regular editorial team. The Editor-in-Chief retains responsibility for the integrity of the editorial process for special issues.
5. Complaints, Appeals, and Publication Misconduct
Authors may appeal an editorial decision by submitting a reasoned explanation identifying a possible factual error, procedural irregularity, or material misunderstanding in the assessment of their manuscript. Appeals will be reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief or an appropriate independent editor who was not responsible for the original decision.
Complaints concerning editorial conduct, peer review, authorship, plagiarism, data integrity, or other publication practices may be submitted through the journal's official contact address. Complaints will be acknowledged and assessed impartially, with appropriate confidentiality.
Where credible evidence of misconduct arises, the journal will assess the available evidence, seek a response from the relevant parties, and consult independent experts or institutional authorities when necessary. Appropriate outcomes may include rejection, correction, retraction, notification of relevant institutions, or other proportionate action.
The journal will not treat an allegation as proof of misconduct. Decisions will be based on the evidence available and established publication ethics principles. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent reasonably possible during an investigation.
Author
While submitting an article, the author should have the responsibility of the following publication ethics:
· The submitted content is an original research work of the author(s).
· The article has been submitted by the author(s) with the intention to be published in Erothanatos.
· The content or any part of it has been submitted nowhere else to be published in time of submitting to Erothanatos and during the process of reviewing it.
· The author must not resubmit any article if it was earlier rejected. However, the author may do so if he/she is requested to do so after the necessary corrections and changes.
The authors must not submit more than one article for publication in a single issue unless the submitted one is rejected and the author is said to submit another.
Ethical Guidelines for the Author
Erothanatos is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. Authors are required to submit original works not under consideration elsewhere and must avoid plagiarism, ensuring all sources are properly cited. The journal employs a double-blind peer review process to maintain impartiality, with editors adhering to strict ethical guidelines. Post-publication, authors may request changes to enhance their articles, subject to the General Editor's approval. Both authors and editors must disclose any conflicts of interest to maintain transparency. Authors retain copyright for their published content, allowing for republishing in other formats with appropriate citation, while the journal prohibits resubmission to other journals. All content is intended for academic use and must not be used for commercial purposes.
Plagiarism
Erothanatos hates plagiarism. Authors must not use any content like phrase, sentence, figure, image, and ideas without proper permission/citation. In case any article is found to have been plagiarised before or after the publication, the author will be blacklisted and the article will be rejected and removed instantly.
AI-Generated Content Policy
1. Introduction
Erothanatos is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. As AI-generated content becomes increasingly prevalent, this policy outlines the ethical and procedural guidelines for incorporating AI-assisted tools in scholarly submissions.
2. Authorship and AI Contributions
AI-generated content, including text, images, data analysis, and references, cannot be attributed as an author. Authors must take full responsibility for their submitted work, ensuring that AI-generated content, if used, is appropriately disclosed and does not constitute substantive authorship.
3. Permitted Use of AI Tools
AI tools may be used for limited purposes such as language enhancement, data analysis assistance, and formatting, provided they do not contribute original scholarly arguments or critical analysis. Authors must acknowledge the use of AI tools in a dedicated section of their manuscript.
4. Prohibited Uses of AI
AI-generated content that is presented as original scholarly thought or analysis.
The use of AI to fabricate data, references, or experimental results.
The submission of entirely AI-generated papers, including those created using large language models.
5. Disclosure Requirements
Authors must disclose the use of AI-assisted tools in their methodology section or acknowledgments. The disclosure should specify the tool used and the extent of its involvement in the research or writing process.
6. Ethical and Legal Considerations
AI-generated content must comply with ethical research standards, including plagiarism and copyright laws. Any use of AI should align with established academic integrity norms and publisher guidelines.
7. Review and Compliance
Submissions found to contain undisclosed AI-generated content or to violate this policy may be subject to desk rejection, retraction, or further investigation. Authors are encouraged to exercise discretion and ensure transparency in their scholarly contributions.
8. Policy Updates
This policy will be reviewed periodically to adapt to emerging developments in AI technology and academic publishing practices.
Peer Review Process
Erothanatos is a peer-reviewed journal. The reviewing process is double blind, that is, we always conceal the identity of both the reviewers and the author from both parties. The Editors follow the code of conduct and the Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.
The Editor(s) should decline a submission if
· the submission is plagiarised.
· the submission contains a nearly similar idea in another submission which was earlier published.
· the author has not followed the MLA Style of writing.
· the submission contains improper or insufficient citations.
· the submission contains citation manipulation and falsification or distortion of data.
· the submission contains any racial, linguistic, gender, political or regional bias.
