Ethical Guidelines For New Editors

The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) provides the backbone for the ethical and practical implementation of publication guidelines, which enlighten and offer support to the members. This non-statutory advisory membership body also lends a professional voice to contemporary discourse.

COPE is committed to educating and supporting editors, publishers, and the relevant team with the aim to transform and integrate the ethical practices to become a part of the publishing culture. Our approach is consistent with COPE efforts to promote ethical practices in publishing through education, training, and following best international practices.

Resources for New Editors

Aethra Science recommends all new editors to carefully follow these essential COPE resources:

These brief documents are readily accessible to assist new editors with ethical practices, providing guidance on quality checks, audits, role definitions, and an organized approach toward journal management.

Core Practices and flowcharts

COPE also provides comprehensive guidelines on publication ethics through its popular resources:

• Core Practices : Standards for editors and publishers.
• Flowcharts and Cases : Practical tools for handling ethical issues.

Aethra Science expects its editorial staff and editors to strictly adhere to and follow the guidelines in order to comply with the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing.