Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Academic Notes in Law is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and preventing any forms of malpractice. We adhere to the guidelines and principles set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).

Editorial Responsibilities
Editors of Academic Notes in Law are responsible for ensuring the fairness and impartiality of the peer-review process. They evaluate manuscripts based on their academic merit, originality, and relevance to the field of law. Editors are also responsible for ensuring that all articles published in the journal are of high quality and comply with our publication policies.

Authorship and Plagiarism
Authors submitting articles to Academic Notes in Law are responsible for ensuring that their work is original, free from plagiarism, and accurately reflects their research findings. Authors must also ensure that their work has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration for publication in any other journal.

In cases of suspected plagiarism, the editorial team will conduct a thorough investigation and may reject the manuscript, inform the author's institution, and take any other appropriate actions.

Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect their research, such as financial or personal relationships that may influence their findings. Editors and reviewers must also disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect their evaluation of a manuscript.

Data Integrity and Reproducibility
Authors must ensure that their research data is accurate, complete, and reproducible. They must also provide detailed methods and procedures so that their experiments can be replicated by others.

Reporting Standards
Authors must follow the reporting standards set forth by the relevant academic communities and ensure that their research is transparent and accessible. They must also provide proper citations and references for all sources used in their work.

Complaints and Appeals
Academic Notes in Law takes all complaints and appeals seriously and will investigate any allegations of publication malpractice thoroughly. If authors or reviewers have any complaints or appeals regarding the publication process, they may contact the editorial team for further assistance.

We are committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and preventing any forms of malpractice. We believe that this commitment is essential to maintaining the integrity and credibility of the academic publishing process.