Peer review
Manuscripts that pass editorial screening are normally sent to external reviewers selected for relevant subject or methodological expertise. Review models and requirements are stated by each journal.
Publishing policies
EcoScribe maintains publisher-level policy principles while each journal provides detailed journal-specific policies on its own website.
Publication ethics
Authors, reviewers and editors are expected to follow accepted standards of research and publication integrity, including accurate reporting, appropriate authorship and responsible citation practices.
Similarity and originality
Submissions may be assessed for originality and overlap. Manuscripts with inappropriate duplication, plagiarism or text recycling may be declined or investigated.
Corrections and retractions
Published articles may be corrected, updated, retracted or otherwise amended when necessary to protect the integrity of the scholarly record.
Conflicts of interest
Authors, reviewers and editors should disclose relationships or circumstances that could influence, or be perceived to influence, the work or editorial process.
AI-assisted tools
Use of AI-assisted tools should be transparent where relevant. Authors remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, ethics and integrity of submitted work.