Publication Ethics

The Journal of Disaster Mitigation Research (JDMR) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement is based on the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and applies to all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

Duties of Authors

Authors are required to:

  • Ensure that the submitted manuscript is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
  • Properly cite and acknowledge all sources and references used in the manuscript.
  • Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and redundant publication.
  • Ensure that all listed authors have made significant contributions to the research.
  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
  • Follow ethical standards in research involving humans, communities, or sensitive data, especially in disaster-related studies.

Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Making publication decisions based on the academic merit, originality, and relevance of the manuscript.
  • Ensuring a fair, objective, and confidential peer-review process.
  • Preventing conflicts of interest in editorial decisions.
  • Taking appropriate action in cases of ethical misconduct, including plagiarism or unethical research practices.
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Conduct reviews objectively and provide constructive feedback.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of the manuscripts under review.
  • Identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.
  • Report any suspected ethical issues or conflicts of interest to the editor.
  • Complete reviews within the agreed time frame.

Plagiarism Policy

JDMR strictly prohibits plagiarism in any form. All submitted manuscripts will be checked using plagiarism detection tools. Manuscripts containing significant plagiarism will be rejected or returned to the authors for revision.

Ethical Oversight

Any allegation of misconduct related to research or publication ethics will be handled following COPE guidelines. JDMR reserves the right to retract or correct published articles if ethical violations are identified.