JOANA (Journal of Artificial and Natural Acts) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. All stakeholders—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—are expected to adhere to ethical practices based on internationally recognized guidelines, including those from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Duties of Authors

• Submit only original and unpublished work.
• Ensure proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources.
• Avoid plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism.
• Ensure that all listed authors have significantly contributed to the work.
• Disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest.
• Be willing to provide raw data if required for editorial review.

Duties of Editors

• Evaluate manuscripts based on academic merit without discrimination.
• Ensure a fair, unbiased, and confidential peer-review process.
• Make publication decisions based on validity, originality, and relevance.
• Avoid conflicts of interest in editorial decisions.
• Take appropriate action in cases of ethical misconduct.

Duties of Reviewers

• Provide objective, constructive, and timely reviews.
• Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts under review.
• Declare any conflicts of interest.
• Identify relevant literature not cited by the authors.
• Report any suspected ethical violations.

Ethical Oversight

Ethical oversight in JOANA is carried out to ensure that all publication processes follow transparent, accountable, and internationally recognized ethical standards.

• Allegations of misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, data fabrication) will be investigated thoroughly.
• Corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern will be issued when necessary.
• JOANA follows COPE flowcharts and best practices in handling ethical issues.