Roles and Responsibilities of the Editor

1. The editor is responsible for evaluating the quality of manuscripts for publication in J-GPHSS, selecting articles based on their significance, originality, methodological rigor, reliability, clarity, and alignment with the journal's policy.
2. The editor must not disclose information about authors or peer reviewers to unauthorized individuals during the evaluation process.
3. The editor must ensure that manuscripts have not been previously published. Strict plagiarism screening is required; if plagiarism is detected, the review process must be halted, and the primary author contacted for clarification before deciding to accept or reject the manuscript.
4. The editor must have no conflicts of interest with the authors or peer reviewers.
5. The editor must not claim any part of a submitted manuscript as their own work.
6. If plagiarism or data fabrication is discovered, the editor has the right and responsibility to retract the article, even without the author's consent.
7. The editor should not reverse a decision to reject a manuscript unless a serious issue is identified during the submission process.
8. The editor should provide and regularly update guidelines for authors and peer reviewers.
9. The editor must ensure that every aspect of the published manuscripts adheres to recognized ethical principles.

 

Roles and Responsibilities of the Author

1. Authors must certify that the manuscript has never been published before and is not currently under consideration by any other journal.
2. Authors must not violate intellectual property or copy the work of others.
3. Authors must revise the manuscript to strictly follow the journal's format.
4. All listed authors must have significantly contributed to the research or the preparation of the manuscript.
5. Authors must properly cite all sources, images, or tables used. The author holds sole responsibility in the event of copyright litigation; the journal shall not be held liable.
6. Authors must verify the accuracy and formatting of the reference list, ensuring all cited works are relevant and included in the text.
7. Authors must complete revisions based on reviewer and editorial feedback within the specified timeframe.
8. Authors must disclose research funding sources and any potential conflicts of interest.
9. Authors must not report false information, including fabricated, falsified, distorted, or selectively manipulated data to suit a specific conclusion.

 

Roles and Responsibilities of the Peer Reviewer

1. Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript and not disclose details to unauthorized parties during the review period.
2. Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest with the authors that might impair objective judgment and should decline the review if such conflicts exist.
3. Reviewers should only evaluate manuscripts within their area of expertise, focusing on content significance, analytical quality, and research depth. They should identify missing relevant literature and avoid using unsupported personal opinions as criteria for judgment.
4. Reviewers must not claim any part of the manuscript as their own work.
5. Reviewers must notify the editor if they identify substantial similarities or overlaps between the manuscript and any other published works.