Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

PUBLICATION ETHICS

The Journal of Applied Electrical and Energy System (JPES) is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal expects all parties involved in the publication process—including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—to uphold ethical principles and professional standards.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are expected to:

  • Submit original and unpublished work.

  • Ensure that the submitted manuscript does not contain plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct.

  • Properly acknowledge and cite relevant sources.

  • Provide accurate and reliable research data and results.

  • Declare any potential conflicts of interest.

  • Ensure that all listed authors have made significant contributions to the research.

  • Promptly notify the editor if significant errors are identified after publication.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Evaluating manuscripts based on academic merit, originality, relevance, and scientific quality.

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

  • Making editorial decisions independently and fairly.

  • Managing potential conflicts of interest.

  • Taking appropriate action when ethical concerns or publication misconduct are identified.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Evaluate manuscripts objectively and professionally.

  • Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts during the review process.

  • Provide constructive and evidence-based comments.

  • Declare any potential conflicts of interest.

  • Avoid using unpublished information for personal benefit.

  • Complete the review process within the agreed timeframe whenever possible.

Research Integrity

JPES does not tolerate plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, duplicate publication, inappropriate authorship, or other forms of publication misconduct.

Allegations of ethical misconduct will be investigated by the editorial team. Appropriate actions may include manuscript rejection, correction, retraction, or other measures considered necessary in accordance with the seriousness of the case.

Ethical Standards

Authors, editors, and reviewers are expected to follow internationally recognized principles of publication ethics and academic integrity.