Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

World Journal of Corpus Linguistics (WJCL), ISSN XXXX-XXXX (Print), XXXX-XXXX (Electronic), is a peer-reviewed journal published by [Publisher Name] in collaboration with [Affiliated Institution]. This statement clarifies the ethical behavior of all parties involved in the act of publishing an article in this journal, including the author, the editor-in-chief, the editorial board, the peer-reviewers, and the publisher. This statement is based on COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Ethical Guideline for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal such as WJCL is an essential building block in the development of a coherent and respected body of knowledge. It reflects the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles embody the scientific method and academic integrity.

As publisher of WJCL, [Publisher Name] takes its duties of guardianship over all stages of publishing seriously and acknowledges its ethical and other responsibilities. We are committed to ensuring that commercial revenue (e.g., advertising, reprints) has no impact or influence on editorial decisions. The editorial board is also committed to assisting in communications with other journals and/or publishers where needed.

Publication Decisions

The editor-in-chief of WJCL is responsible for deciding which of the submitted articles should be published. This decision is based on the work’s importance, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Editors may be guided by the journal's editorial board and constrained by legal requirements such as libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. They may consult with other editors or reviewers when making decisions.

Fair Play

Manuscripts will be evaluated solely on their academic merit without regard to the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political ideology.

Confidentiality

The editor and editorial staff must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor's own research without the author’s express written consent.

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer review assists the editor in making editorial decisions and may assist authors in improving their manuscripts.

Promptness

Any reviewer who feels unqualified or unable to review a manuscript promptly should notify the editor and excuse themselves from the review process.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.

Standards of Objectivity

Reviews should be objective. Personal criticism is inappropriate. Reviewers should express their opinions with supporting arguments.

Acknowledgement of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work not cited by the authors. Any similarity between the manuscript and other published work should be reported to the editor.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

Privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal gain. Reviewers should decline to review if they have conflicts of interest with any of the authors or institutions involved.

Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors should present accurate, original research with sufficient detail and references. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements are unethical and unacceptable.

Data Access and Retention

Authors should retain raw data and provide access upon request, if practicable.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure the originality of their work and properly cite or quote others’ work.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.

Acknowledgement of Sources

Proper acknowledgment of others’ work must always be given.

Authorship of the Paper

Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution. All co-authors must approve the final version and agree to its submission.