Here is a detailed description of the ethics and policy of your journal:
Publication Ethics
Stanns Cognitive Chronicals is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. We expect all authors, editors, and reviewers to adhere to the following principles:
1. Originality and Plagiarism: All manuscripts submitted to Stanns Cognitive Chronicals must be original and free from plagiarism. We use plagiarism detection software to ensure the originality of submissions.
2. Authorship: Authors must ensure that all contributors who have made significant contributions to the manuscript are listed as authors. Authors must also ensure that all authors have agreed to the submission of the manuscript.
3. Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest that may have influenced their research or the manuscript.
4. Peer Review: Stanns Cognitive Chronicals uses a double-blind peer-review process to ensure the quality and validity of manuscripts. Reviewers must treat manuscripts confidentially and provide constructive feedback.
5. Editorial Independence: The editorial team of Stanns Cognitive Chronicals has complete independence in making decisions about manuscripts.
Publication Policy
Stanns Cognitive Chronicals is committed to the following
Publication policies:
1. Open Access: Stanns Cognitive Chronicals is an open-access journal, which means that all manuscripts are available online without subscription or access fees.
2. Copyright: Authors retain the copyright of their manuscripts, but Stanns Cognitive Chronicals has the right to publish and distribute the manuscripts.
3. Manuscript Withdrawal: Authors may withdraw their manuscripts at any stage of the publication process, but they must provide a valid reason for withdrawal.
4. Errata and Corrections: Stanns Cognitive Chronicals publishes errata and corrections for manuscripts that have been published online or in print.
5. Article Retraction: Stanns Cognitive Chronicals may retract articles that have been published online or in print due to scientific misconduct, plagiarism, or other ethical issues.
Peer Review Policy
Stanns Cognitive Chronicals uses a double-blind peer-review process to ensure the quality and validity of manuscripts. Here are the details of our peer review policy:
1. Peer Review Process: Manuscripts submitted to Stanns Cognitive Chronicals undergo a double-blind peer-review process, where the identities of the authors and reviewers are concealed.
2. Reviewer Selection: Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the relevant field and their ability to provide constructive feedback.
3. Reviewer Responsibilities: Reviewers are responsible for evaluating the manuscript’s quality, validity, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
4. Reviewer Feedback: Reviewers provide constructive feedback to authors, which helps to improve the manuscript’s quality and validity.
5. Peer Review Timeline: The peer review process typically takes 4-6 weeks, but may vary depending on the complexity of the manuscript and the availability of reviewers.
Authorship Policy
Stanns Cognitive Chronicals has the following authorship policy:
1. Authorship Criteria: Authors must have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research.
2. Authorship Order: The order of authors should reflect their relative contributions to the research.
3. Authorship Changes: Authors may request changes to authorship after submission, but these changes must be approved by the editorial team.
4. Authorship Disputes: Stanns Cognitive Chronicals will not be involved in authorship disputes, and authors must resolve these disputes among themselves.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Stanns Cognitive Chronicals has the following conflict of interest policy:
1. Conflict of Interest Definition: A conflict of interest occurs when an author, reviewer, or editor has a personal or financial interest that may influence their judgment or decision-making.
2. Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest that may have influenced their research or the manuscript.
3. Conflict of Interest Policy for Reviewers: Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest that may influence their evaluation of the manuscript.
4. Conflict of Interest Policy for Editors: Editors must disclose any conflicts of interest that may influence their decision-making regarding manuscripts.
Plagiarism Policy
Stanns Cognitive Chronicals has a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism:
1. Plagiarism Definition: Plagiarism occurs when an author uses someone else’s work without proper citation or credit.
2. Plagiarism Detection: Stanns Cognitive Chronicals uses plagiarism detection software to ensure the originality of manuscripts.
3. Plagiarism Penalties: Authors found guilty of plagiarism will face penalties, including manuscript rejection, ban from future submissions, and reporting to the author’s institution.
Article Retraction Policy
Stanns Cognitive Chronicals may retract articles that have been published online or in print due to scientific misconduct, plagiarism, or other ethical issues:
1. Article Retraction Definition: Article retraction occurs when an article is removed from the journal’s website and publication records