Publication Ethics

PUBLICATION ETHICS OF THEOLOGIA IN LOCO

Authors are required to submit the "Publication Ethics Statement" to the Editorial Board of Theologia in Loco at the time of manuscript submission for processing. This document is an integral part of the submission process and aims to ensure that all manuscripts received adhere to stringent publication ethics standards.

The Publication Ethics Statement includes confirmation that the submitted manuscript is an original work, free from plagiarism, and has not been published elsewhere. Additionally, authors must declare their understanding and adherence to the journal's ethics policies and their willingness to make revisions if necessary.

By submitting this statement, authors help ensure the integrity and quality of Theologia in Loco and support a transparent and professional publishing process. This requirement is a crucial step in maintaining the journal’s ethical standards and ensuring that every published article meets high academic and ethical criteria.

The Responsibilities of Authors

  • The author(s) should ensure that they have written original works;
  • Manuscript found with such problems of plagiarism are automatically rejected, and author(s) are so advised;
  • Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal or publication concurrently.
  • When a manuscript is submitted for possible publication, Authors should not submit the same manuscript to any other journal;

The Responsibilities of Editorial Board

  • Editorial Board of Theologia in Loco is responsible for identifying and preventing the publication of manuscript with research misconduct such as plagiarism;
  • Editorial Board of Theologia in Loco ensure that the assessment of submitted manuscripts is based on the manuscript's intellectual contents without discrimination in gender, ethnicity, citizenship, religion, etc.;
  • Editorial Board of Theologia in Loco is required to evaluate manuscript based on the content;

The Responsibilities of Chief Editor

  • Impartial Evaluation: The Chief Editor evaluates manuscripts solely based on their intellectual merit, ensuring a fair and unbiased assessment process.
  • Confidentiality: The Chief Editor of Theologia in Loco upholds the highest standards of confidentiality regarding manuscripts, restricting access to information only to individuals directly involved in the publishing process.
  • Publication Decisions: The Chief Editor of Theologia in Loco is entrusted with the responsibility of making final decisions on which articles will be published and when they will be scheduled.
  • Enhancing Journal Impact: The Chief Editor of Theologia in Loco actively seeks and incorporates feedback from board members, reviewers, and authors to continuously improve and elevate the journal’s image and visibility.
  • Guidance for Contributors: The Chief Editor of Theologia in Loco provides clear and detailed instructions to potential contributors about the submission process and the specific expectations for authors.
  • Reviewer Selection: The Chief Editor of Theologia in Loco ensures that appropriate and qualified reviewers are identified and selected to maintain the integrity and quality of the review process.

The Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • The review comment must be respectful of the author(s). The reviewer is required to justify their decision and recommendation;
  • Reviewer is not allowed to show to or discuss with others except as authorized by the editor;
  • The reviewer should identify relevant published article journal that has not been cited by the author(s);
  • Reviewers assist the editor in making editorial decisions and through the editorial communications with the author may also assist the author in improving the manuscript;
  • Reviewers should also call to the editor's attention any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under consideration and any other published manuscript of which they have personal knowledge;
  • Privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage;
  • Reviewers should not consider manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships or connections with any author(s), companies, or institution(s) connected to the manuscript.