Editorial Independence and Integrity Policy
Editorial Independence and Integrity Policy Xpertno International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research
1. Preamble: The core of academic and scientific publishing lies in trust, transparency, and credibility. The "Xpertno International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research" is committed to maintaining and enhancing these values through an unwavering dedication to editorial independence and integrity.
2. Editorial Independence: a) All editorial decisions, including acceptance, revision, or rejection of manuscripts, are based solely on the content's academic and scientific merit. These decisions are free from external influences, be they commercial, political, or otherwise.
b) The editorial board and reviewers act independently of the journal's sponsors, advertisers, and other commercial partners. There is a clear separation between the editorial content and the journal's commercial interests.
c) The Publisher or any external entity does not have a role in editorial decisions, ensuring that the editorial process remains free from conflicts of interest and external pressures.
3. Editorial Integrity: a) The journal ensures that all submissions undergo a rigorous and impartial review process. This process is designed to ascertain the quality, relevance, originality, and authenticity of the content.
b) All reviewers and editors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest and, if necessary, recuse themselves from the review process of a particular manuscript.
c) The journal is committed to transparency and will disclose any potential conflicts of interest associated with its editorial staff or content.
d) Any errors or omissions found post-publication will be promptly addressed, ensuring that the content remains accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.
4. Protection against Bias: The "Xpertno International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research" is dedicated to eliminating any form of bias, whether based on gender, ethnicity, geographical origin, or other factors. The journal's primary focus remains the content's academic and scientific merit.
5. Affirmation: By upholding this policy, the "Xpertno International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research" seeks to foster an environment of trust, credibility, and academic excellence. We are grateful to our global community of authors, reviewers, readers, and stakeholders for their continued support and trust.