Publication Malpractice Policy

The De Facto Law Journal upholds the highest standards of ethical publishing and strictly adheres to a zero-tolerance policy against publication malpractice. The journal follows the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure integrity, transparency, and accountability in legal research. All parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—must comply with ethical principles to prevent misconduct.

Authors must ensure that their submissions are original, properly cited, and free from plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or redundant publication. Any detected case of plagiarism or manipulation of research findings will lead to immediate rejection or retraction of the manuscript. Authors must also disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence their research.

Editors are responsible for ensuring fair and unbiased evaluation of all submissions, maintaining confidentiality throughout the review process, and preventing any editorial conflicts of interest. Manuscripts are assessed solely on their academic merit, originality, and relevance to legal scholarship. The double-blind peer review system guarantees impartiality, with reviewers selected based on their expertise in the subject matter.

Reviewers must conduct objective, constructive, and confidential evaluations, refraining from any personal criticism and disclosing any conflict of interest that may compromise the integrity of their review. Any suspicion of ethical violations, plagiarism, or data manipulation should be reported to the editorial board.

In cases of publication malpractice, the journal reserves the right to retract published articles, blacklist offending authors, notify affiliated institutions, and take legal action if necessary. Authors, editors, and reviewers are encouraged to report any ethical concerns or misconduct to the editorial board for investigation.

By enforcing a strict Publication Malpractice Policy, De Facto Law Journal upholds the integrity, credibility, and ethical standards of legal research, fostering a responsible academic environment for scholars worldwide.