Publication Ethics

About Creative Science

The Journal Creative Science is an international journal publishing scientific papers of global interest focusing on Biological sciences, Chemical sciences, Environmental sciences, Physical sciences and Applied Sciences and Technology.

All submitted manuscripts must be reviewed by at least three expert reviewers via a double-blinded review system. To ensure publication standards and academic integrity, all involved parties—editors, authors, and reviewers—must adhere to strict ethical guidelines.

Duties of Editors

  1. Maintain publishing standards that serve readers and authors.
  2. Ensure all papers are reviewed by at least three expert reviewers.
  3. Verify all files are submitted in the appropriate format.
  4. Inform authors about submission guidelines and templates.
  5. Ensure quality of published material and support continuous journal improvement.
  6. Make fair and unbiased decisions based on quality, originality, and relevance.
  7. Publish peer review procedures and justify any deviation.
  8. Safeguard the integrity of the record by issuing corrections or retractions when needed.
  9. Protect reviewer confidentiality and avoid misuse of privileged information.

Duties of Authors

  1. All co-authors must agree to the manuscript submission.
  2. Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
  3. Follow all journal submission guidelines.
  4. Provide raw data if requested during the review process.
  5. Avoid plagiarism and properly cite sources.
  6. Notify the journal of significant errors in published work.
  7. Disclose funding sources and any conflicts of interest.
  8. AI-generated content: Authors must review and disclose use of AI tools. Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of content.

Duties of Reviewers

  1. Provide prompt, timely, and constructive feedback.
  2. Maintain confidentiality during the review process.
  3. Declare any conflicts of interest and withdraw if necessary.
  4. Report suspected plagiarism or duplication.
  5. Give objective feedback and avoid personal criticism.
  6. Notify editors if the manuscript is beyond their expertise.