Peer Review:
All manuscripts submitted to the EM Journal series should undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and integrity of the publication. Peer review should be conducted by independent experts with relevant expertise in the field.
Plagiarism and Ethics:
Authors should be expected to adhere to high ethical standards in conducting their research and writing their manuscripts. Plagiarism, fabrication of data, and other forms of scientific misconduct should not be tolerated.
Transparency:
All policies and procedures of the EM Journal series should be transparently communicated to authors, reviewers, and readers. This includes policies on manuscript submission and review, data sharing, open access fees, and publication ethics.
Conflicts of Interest:
Authors, reviewers, and editors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect the objectivity or credibility of the publication process. Conflicts of interest may include financial, personal, or professional relationships that may influence their work.
Authorship:
Authorship should be based on substantial contributions to the research and writing of the manuscript. All authors should have agreed to the submission of the manuscript for publication.
Data Sharing:
Authors should be encouraged to make their data and materials openly available to promote transparency and reproducibility. Data sharing policies should be clearly communicated to authors.
Corrections and Retractions:
The EM Journal series should be committed to correcting any errors or inaccuracies that are identified in published manuscripts. Manuscripts may also be retracted in cases of serious scientific misconduct or other ethical violations.
Editorial Independence:
The editorial team of the EM Journal series should maintain editorial independence and make decisions based solely on scientific merit, without influence from external factors.
Open Access:
The EM Journal series should support the principles of open access and strive to make its publications accessible to a wide audience, regardless of their financial or institutional affiliations.
