1. Fairness & Editorial Independence

The editorial team evaluates submitted manuscripts based on their academic merit, originality, research validity, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Decisions are made without discrimination based on the author’s race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, religious beliefs, or institutional affiliation.

Editorial decisions remain free from external influence by government policies or institutional pressures. The Editor-in-Chief maintains full control over the journal’s editorial content, including publication schedules.

2. Decision-Making & Peer Review Process

Editors ensure that all manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process involving at least two subject-matter experts.

Final decisions on publication are made by the Editor-in-Chief after evaluating:

• The manuscript’s validity and contribution to the field
• The significance of the findings to readers and researchers
• Reviewers’ feedback and recommendations
• Legal and ethical considerations, including plagiarism and copyright compliance

3. Confidentiality & Data Protection

Editors must maintain strict confidentiality regarding all submitted manuscripts and their review process. Manuscripts should not be disclosed to anyone other than:

• The corresponding author(s)
• Assigned reviewers
• Editorial board members
• The publisher (if necessary)

Editors must ensure that any unpublished data or findings from submitted manuscripts remain confidential and are not used for personal research or advantage.

4. Ethical Oversight & Misconduct Handling

Editors are responsible for investigating ethical issues, including:

• Plagiarism or data fabrication
• Duplicate or redundant publications
• Manipulated citations or unethical authorship practices

If misconduct is suspected, the editorial board will conduct an independent investigation following COPE guidelines. If ethical violations are confirmed, appropriate actions will be taken, such as:

• Manuscript rejection
• Retraction of published articles
• Notifying the author’s institution

5. Retractions, Corrections & Editorial Responsibility

In cases of errors or misconduct in published papers, the editors will take necessary actions, such as:

• Erratum: If the mistake is from the journal
• Corrigendum: If the mistake is from the author
• Retraction: If serious ethical violations are found

6. Cooperation & Ethical Inquiries

Editors must cooperate with authors, reviewers, and institutions when ethical concerns arise regarding a submitted or published work. Even if an issue is discovered years after publication, it will be thoroughly investigated.

If an inquiry confirms ethical concerns, editors will publish a:

• Correction notice (for minor errors)
• Retraction statement (for serious ethical violations)
• Editorial concern (if an investigation is ongoing)

Contact Us

Email: editor@gphjournal.org