Publication Ethics

To maintain manuscript quality and avoid plagiarism, the editorial board of Cabinet: Journal of Social, Politics and Government sets the following publication ethics. These guidelines apply to authors, editors, reviewers, and journal managers.

Author’s Ethics

  1. Reporting
    Authors must present their research processes and results clearly, honestly, and comprehensively to the editor. Research data should be properly maintained and stored securely.

  2. Originality and Plagiarism
    Authors must guarantee that the submitted manuscript is their original work and not derived from others’ ideas or works. All references must be properly cited or quoted.

  3. Resubmission
    Authors must confirm that the manuscript has never been submitted or published in another journal. If double submission is identified, the editorial board reserves the right to reject the manuscript.

  4. Author Status
    Authors must demonstrate relevant expertise and qualifications in the subject matter. The corresponding author is responsible for the submission and communication with the editorial team.

  5. Manuscript Errors
    If errors are found in the manuscript (e.g., incorrect names, affiliations, citations, or data), authors must promptly inform the editor and propose necessary corrections.

  6. Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
    Authors must avoid conflicts of interest with any party and comply with publication ethics to ensure a smooth publication process.

Editorial Ethics

  1. Publication Decision
    Editors are responsible for ensuring that the review process is objective, transparent, fair, and thorough. They have the authority to accept or reject manuscripts based on reviewer input.

  2. Publication Information
    Editors must ensure that manuscript submission guidelines are accessible and clear, both in print and online.

  3. Peer Review Distribution
    Editors must assign manuscripts to appropriate reviewers and clearly communicate the review process and expectations.

  4. Objectivity and Neutrality
    Editors must treat all manuscripts impartially, regardless of the authors’ gender, ethnicity, religion, nationality, or institutional affiliation.

  5. Confidentiality
    Editors must protect the confidentiality of all information related to submitted manuscripts and author identities.

  6. Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
    Editors must avoid conflicts of interest and uphold ethical standards in managing the publication process.

Reviewer Ethics

  1. Objectivity and Neutrality
    Reviewers must assess manuscripts fairly, independently, and based on academic merit, without bias towards the authors’ background.

  2. Reference Clarity
    Reviewers must ensure that all sources are credible and properly cited. Any discrepancies should be reported to the editor for correction.

  3. Peer Review Timeliness
    Reviewers should complete their reviews within the given time frame (maximum 2 weeks), or notify the editorial board if more time is needed.

  4. Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
    Reviewers must avoid conflicts of interest and comply with publication ethics to ensure the integrity of the review process.

Ethics for Journal Managers

  1. Decision Making
    Journal managers must act based on the mission and objectives of the journal, ensuring fair and unbiased decisions in publication policies.

  2. Editorial Freedom
    Journal managers must support the independence of editors and reviewers, and respect author confidentiality.

  3. Guarantee and Promotion
    Journal managers must protect intellectual property rights (copyright) and manage third-party funding transparently. They are also responsible for promoting published works for public benefit.

  4. Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
    Journal managers must avoid conflicts of interest and uphold ethical publication standards to ensure a transparent and professional publication process.