Publication Ethics

GECI is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and preventing malpractice in scholarly publishing. This policy applies to all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the journal management. The ethical standards adopted by this journal are aligned with the principles of COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics).

1. Author Responsibilities

• Reporting Standards: Authors must present accurate, clear, and honest accounts of their research.
• Originality: Submitted work must be original and free from plagiarism.
• Multiple Submission: Manuscripts must not be submitted simultaneously to other journals.
• Authorship: All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the research.
• Error Correction: Authors must promptly notify the editor if significant errors are identified.
• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
• Withdrawal Policy: Withdrawal of manuscripts during the review process is strongly discouraged.

2. Editor Responsibilities

• Publication Decisions: Editors are responsible for deciding which manuscripts should be published.
• Fair Evaluation: Manuscripts are evaluated based on academic merit without discrimination.
• Confidentiality: Editors must ensure confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
• Transparency: Editorial processes must be clearly communicated and accessible.
• Conflict of Interest: Editors must avoid handling manuscripts where conflicts exist.

3. Reviewer Responsibilities

• Objectivity: Reviews must be conducted objectively and constructively.
• Confidentiality: Manuscripts must be treated as confidential documents.
• Source Acknowledgment: Reviewers should identify relevant work not cited by authors.
• Timeliness: Reviews should be completed within the assigned timeframe.
• Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest.

4. Retraction and Correction Policy

Published articles may be retracted or corrected if ethical violations are identified, including:

• Data fabrication or falsification
• Plagiarism or duplicate publication
• Unethical research practices

Retractions will be accompanied by official notices to maintain transparency and integrity.

5. Journal Management Responsibilities

• Editorial Independence: Decisions are made without external influence.
• Integrity Protection: The journal safeguards intellectual property rights.
• Transparency: Financial and operational processes are conducted transparently.
• Promotion: Published research is actively disseminated to maximize impact.

Editorial Commitment

GECI is dedicated to maintaining a fair, ethical, and transparent publication process. Any violations of publication ethics will result in appropriate actions, including rejection, correction, or retraction of the manuscript.