Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

The Sinergi International Journal of Law maintains an unwavering commitment to ethical publishing practices. Our Editorial Board vigorously enforces these principles to safeguard the integrity of legal scholarship. We strictly adhere to the COPE Code of Conduct, ensuring all stakeholders uphold the highest ethical standards.

Key Ethical Guidelines:

  1. Authorship and Contributions:
    • All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the legal research or analysis.
    • The corresponding author serves as the primary point of contact and ensures all co-authors approve the final manuscript.
    • Author contributions are clearly delineated in each publication.
  2. Transparency and Disclosure:
    • Authors must disclose all potential conflicts of interest, including legal consultancies or expert witness roles.
    • Funding sources, including grants from legal institutions or think tanks, must be declared.
    • Use of AI tools in legal research or writing must be explicitly stated and explained.
  3. Confidentiality in Legal Research:
    • All communications with the journal are confidential, particularly important in sensitive legal matters.
    • Reviewer identities are protected to ensure unbiased evaluation of legal arguments.
  4. Ethical Responsibilities in Legal Scholarship:
    • Authors must maintain the highest standards of legal reasoning and avoid misrepresentation of case law or statutes.
    • Errors in legal interpretation or citation must be promptly corrected upon discovery.
  5. Handling Legal Disputes and Misconduct:
    • Authorship disputes are to be resolved by the parties involved, with the journal intervening only as a last resort.
    • Allegations of ethical misconduct are thoroughly investigated, following due process.
  6. Reviewer Responsibilities in Legal Academia:
    • Reviewers must provide objective assessments of legal arguments and methodologies.
    • Any conflicts of interest, such as prior involvement in the case study, must be declared.
  7. Editorial Integrity in Law Journals:
    • Editors have the authority to accept or reject articles based on merit and relevance to legal discourse.
    • Editorial decisions are grounded in the significance, originality, and clarity of legal arguments presented.