COPE Toolkit
We are proud to announce that Brieflands is taking steps to ensure the highest standards of ethical publishing by implementing the COPE Tool Kit. This initiative will provide increased transparency in dealing with ethical issues in publishing, while also making it easier for authors and editors to access the necessary guidance throughout the publication process - from article submission to publication and even after publication. In addition, the COPE Tool Kit will ensure that intellectual property rights and copyrights are properly respected. Brieflands is committed to providing the best possible framework for its policy regarding ethical issues and welcomes suggestions from users for continuous improvement of the journal's management system. The components of the COPE Tool Kit included in Brieflands are:
COPE CORE PRACTICES (CCP):
CCP 1. Allegations of misconduct
CCP 3. Complaints and appeals
CCP 5. Data and reproducibility | Data Repository
CCP 6. Ethical oversight
CCP 7. Intellectual property
CCP 8. Journal management
CCP 9. Peer review process
Principles of Transparency (PoT):
PoT 1. Name of journal
PoT 2. Website
PoT 3. Publishing schedule
PoT 4. Archiving
PoT 5. Copyright
PoT 6. Licensing
PoT 8. Peer review
PoT 9. Access
PoT 10. Ownership and management
PoT 11. Advisory body
PoT 12. Editorial team/contact information
PoT 13. Author fees
PoT 14. Other revenue
PoT 15. Advertising
PoT 16. Direct marketing
Additional Ethical Policies in Brieflands
The sections dedicated to ethical guidelines on our journal's website are crucial for everyone involved in scholarly publishing. Easily accessible, they highlight our dedication to upholding the highest ethical standards in research and publication. These guidelines are fundamental for authors, reviewers, and editors, promoting transparency, integrity, and accountability throughout the publication process. Following these principles is vital for ensuring the quality and trustworthiness of academic work, encouraging ethical research practices, and enhancing the progress of scientific knowledge.
- Human Rights
- Animal Rights
- Ethical Approval Code
- Authorship Rules
- Authors' Responsibilities
- Peer Review/Responsibility for the Reviewers
- Journal Management
- Expressions of Concern