Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics Statement for Advances in Fisheries and Oceans (AFO)

Advances in Fisheries and Oceans (AFO) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. Authors, reviewers, editors, and the editorial board are expected to adhere to the following principles:

  1. Authorship and Originality: Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original and properly acknowledges the work and contributions of others. All authors named in a manuscript must have made substantial contributions to the study.

  2. Plagiarism and Attribution: Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable. Authors should ensure that all sources are properly cited and referenced. Any previously published work or data used must be appropriately acknowledged.

  3. Conflict of Interest: Authors are required to disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the research or interpretation of the findings. Editors and reviewers must also declare any potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where conflicts may arise.

  4. Ethical Treatment of Subjects: Research involving human subjects or animals must have been conducted in accordance with relevant ethical standards and approved by an appropriate ethics committee. Informed consent should be obtained from all human participants involved in the study.

  5. Data Access and Transparency: Authors should provide accurate and transparent descriptions of their research methods and ensure that data supporting their findings are properly archived and accessible for verification.

  6. Peer Review: All submitted manuscripts undergo rigorous peer review to ensure the quality, validity, and ethical standards of the research. Reviewers are expected to provide constructive feedback and handle manuscripts confidentially.

  7. Editorial Independence: Editors and editorial decisions are based on the scientific validity and merit of the manuscripts, regardless of authors’ affiliations or other considerations.

  8. Corrections and Retractions: If errors are discovered in published articles, authors are obligated to promptly notify the journal editor and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions as necessary.

  9. Copyright and Licensing: Authors retain copyright of their published work in AFO and agree to license it under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0), allowing others to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

  10. Compliance with Guidelines: Authors should comply with all journal guidelines and instructions for manuscript preparation and submission.

By adhering to these principles, AFO aims to maintain the integrity and credibility of published research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in marine sciences and fisheries.

Feel free to customize the statement further to align with the specific policies and practices of Advances in Fisheries and Oceans (AFO).