Publication Ethics

Statement of Publication Ethics and Malpractice
JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE is a peer-reviewed electronic journal. This statement describes the ethical behavior of all parties involved in the act of publishing articles in this journal, including authors, editor-in-chief, editorial board, peer-reviewers and publishers.

Journal Publication Ethics Guidelines
The publication of peer-reviewed articles in JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING SCIENCES is an important building block in the development of a coherent and respected knowledge network. This is a direct reflection of the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles support and embody the scientific method. It is therefore important to agree on standards of ethical behavior that are expected for all parties involved in the act of publishing: authors, journal editors, peer reviewers, publishers and the public.

Publication Decision
The editor of the ENGINEERING JOURNAL is responsible for deciding which articles submitted to the journal should be published. The validation of the work in question and its importance to researchers and readers should always drive such decisions. Editors may be guided by the discretion of the journal's editorial board and limited by applicable legal requirements regarding defamation, copyright infringement and plagiarism. Editors may consult other editors or reviewers in making this decision.