Ethics & Policies

Ethical Guidelines

At Power System Technology Journal, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of ethics in publishing. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to adhere to the following ethical guidelines:

Authors

  1. Originality: Submissions must be original work, and any borrowed content must be properly cited.

  2. Authorship: All individuals who have made significant contributions should be listed as authors, and all authors should approve the final version of the manuscript.

  3. Plagiarism: Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable. Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work.

  4. Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its interpretation.

Reviewers

  1. Objectivity: Reviewers should provide unbiased and constructive feedback, avoiding personal criticism.

  2. Confidentiality: Reviewers must keep the content of the manuscript confidential and not use any information obtained during the review process for personal gain.

  3. Conflict of Interest: Reviewers should decline to review manuscripts in which they have a conflict of interest.

Editors

  1. Fairness: Editors must make decisions based on the merit of the work and without discrimination.

  2. Confidentiality: Editors should ensure the confidentiality of the review process and not disclose information about manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, and editorial team.

  3. Conflict of Interest: Editors should recuse themselves from the review process if they have a personal or professional conflict of interest.

Policies

Peer Review Policy

All manuscripts submitted to Power System Technology Journal undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. Reviewers evaluate the quality, significance, and originality of the work, providing valuable feedback to authors.

Open Access Policy

Power System Technology Journal is committed to open access publishing to ensure that research is freely accessible to the global community. Authors retain copyright, and articles are published under a Creative Commons license.

Data Sharing and Reproducibility

Authors are encouraged to share data and code associated with their manuscripts to facilitate transparency and reproducibility. Power System Technology Journal supports the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) principles.

Plagiarism Detection

To maintain the integrity of published work, Power System Technology Journal employs plagiarism detection tools. Any suspected cases of plagiarism will be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate actions will be taken.

Corrections and Retractions

Power System Technology Journal follows COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines for corrections and retractions. Corrections are made for minor errors, while retractions are issued for serious ethical violations or major inaccuracies.

Editorial Independence

The editorial team maintains independence from external influences, ensuring fair and unbiased decision-making in all aspects of the journal's operations.

Contact Us

For any questions or concerns related to ethics and policies, please contact our editorial team at [editor@powertechjournal.com].