Publication Ethics
To preserve the quality of the manuscript and avoid plagiarism in the publication process, the editorial board of Resilience: Journal of Psychological Science and Profession establishes the following publication ethics. These guidelines apply to authors, editors, reviewers, and journal managers.
Author Ethics
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Report
Authors must report the research process and results fairly, clearly, and completely to the editor, while maintaining research data securely. -
Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that the manuscript is original, not copied from others, and properly cites all references. -
Resubmission
Authors must declare that the submitted manuscript has never been published or submitted elsewhere. Any duplication may result in rejection. -
Author Status
Authors must confirm their expertise in the relevant field. The submitting author must act as the corresponding author to ensure communication and resolution if issues arise. -
Errors in Manuscript Writing
Authors must immediately notify the editor if there are errors in the manuscript and submit corrections when necessary. -
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Authors must avoid conflicts of interest and ensure transparency in the publication process.
Editorial Ethics
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Publication Decision
Editors must ensure a fair, objective, and transparent review process before making publication decisions. -
Publication Information
Editors must ensure that author guidelines are clear, accessible, and understandable. -
Peer Review Distribution
Editors are responsible for assigning reviewers and clearly informing them of the review process. -
Objectivity and Neutrality
Editors must remain impartial and not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, religion, or nationality. -
Confidentiality
Editors must maintain the confidentiality of author information and manuscript content. -
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Editors must avoid conflicts of interest to ensure the integrity of the publication process.
Reviewer Ethics
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Objectivity and Neutrality
Reviewers must be objective, impartial, and uphold scientific integrity in their review. -
Clarity of Reference Sources
Reviewers must ensure that references are valid and reliable. Any errors must be reported to the editor. -
Review Timeliness
Reviewers must complete their review within the agreed timeframe (maximum 2 weeks) and notify the editor if delays are necessary. -
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Reviewers must avoid conflicts of interest and respect the confidentiality of the manuscript.
Journal Management Ethics
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Decision Making
Journal managers must make decisions based on the journal’s mission and vision without external influence. -
Deliberation
Journal managers must allow editors and reviewers to work independently and respect their privacy. -
Guarantee and Promotion
Journal managers must protect copyright, manage third-party funds transparently, and promote published work. -
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Journal managers must avoid conflicts of interest to ensure an ethical publication environment.