Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

Pollution and Diseases Book Series is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing practice. The series adheres to internationally recognized principles of scholarly responsibility and responsible research conduct.

Peer Review Policy

All submitted manuscripts undergo a structured peer review process designed to ensure academic rigor and intellectual integrity.

  • Initial editorial assessment by the Series Editor
  • Double-blind peer review by at least two independent experts
  • Review of conceptual coherence, methodological robustness, and scholarly contribution
  • Revision stage (if required)
  • Final editorial decision

For edited volumes, each chapter is reviewed individually. Editors of a volume do not review their own contributions.

All reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality and declare potential conflicts of interest.

Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct

The Book Series maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism and academic misconduct.

All submissions may be screened using plagiarism-detection software. Cases of suspected misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or improper citation practices, will be investigated according to established editorial procedures.

Confirmed cases of misconduct may result in rejection, retraction, or formal notification to the author’s institution.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The use of artificial intelligence tools (including generative AI systems) must be transparently disclosed by authors.

AI tools may assist in language editing or data processing; however:

  • AI systems may not be listed as authors
  • Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their work
  • Undisclosed use of AI-generated content that compromises originality may be treated as misconduct

All AI usage must comply with ethical and transparency standards.

Retraction Policy

The Book Series reserves the right to issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions when necessary.

Retractions may occur in cases of:

  • Proven research misconduct
  • Significant methodological errors
  • Ethical violations
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest

Retraction notices will remain publicly accessible and clearly linked to the original publication.

Conflict of Interest

Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence the research or its evaluation.

Failure to disclose relevant conflicts of interest may result in rejection or retraction.

The Series Editor is responsible for ensuring that conflicts are properly managed and documented.

Research Integrity and Responsibility

The Book Series promotes:

  • Methodological transparency
  • Proper data documentation
  • Accurate citation practices
  • Respect for ethical standards in human and environmental research

The series seeks to foster intellectually responsible scholarship grounded in evidence, critical reflection, and long-term academic accountability.