Publisher’s Responsibilities

The publication of scientific research is a complex process that demands rigor and accuracy from all parties involved – publisher, editors-in-chief, editorial board, scientific committee, reviewers and authors.

The Publisher promotes the adoption of international best practices by the journal’s scientific board and monitors their implementation. The Publisher requires that only original contributions be accepted for publication – compliant with copyright regulations, carefully edited to meet high editorial standards, and aligned with the journal’s thematic scope and aims.

The Publisher supports and oversees the use of peer review as a method of article selection, encourages research independence, condemns any copyright infringement or plagiarism, and promotes the submission of original work based on rigorous and verifiable data. The Publisher is committed to publishing corrections for any errors found in published articles.

Responsibilities of the Journal’s Editorial Bodies

The Scientific Board ensures the integrity and impartiality of the processes used to evaluate, accept or reject submitted articles. It specifically oversees the double-blind peer review process, ensuring its regularity, the anonymity of reviewers, and the absence of any identifying information about authors within manuscripts. It actively prevents conflicts of interest and any form of discrimination based on gender, sexual or religious orientation, personal or political beliefs, geographic origin, or ethnicity. The Board keeps authors and reviewers promptly informed about the status and outcomes of the review process.

The Scientific Board informs the Publisher if any cases of plagiarism or copyright infringement are detected during the review process. In cases where published articles are found to contain serious errors, conflicts of interest or plagiarism, the Board notifies both the Publisher and the Author and, if appropriate, issues an erratum or invites the Author to retract the article.

The Editors-in-Chief and the Associate Editor exercise oversight over the content of the journal to detect and prevent unethical practices and legal violations.

The Editors-in-Chief and Scientific Board advocate for freedom of expression and strive to ensure that commercial interests do not compromise the scientific quality or ethical standards of the journal.

The Scientific Editorial Team abides by the journal’s editorial policies and complies with laws regarding defamation, copyright infringement and plagiarism.

The Editorial Team must not disclose any information regarding submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the authors themselves or, with proper authorization, third parties.

Unpublished material contained in submitted manuscripts may not be used by members of the Editorial Board for their own research without the author’s express written consent.

Reviewers’ Responsibilities

Reviewers assist the Scientific Board by evaluating submissions in accordance with the timelines specified on the journal’s website.

Reviews must be conducted objectively and impartially, providing clear and well-supported evaluations.

Reviewers must decline to assess any manuscript in which they have a conflict of interest due to competitive, collaborative or other relationships with the authors, institutions or organizations connected to the submission.

Reviewers are expected to identify relevant literature not cited in the manuscript and to suggest improvements to enhance the quality of the work.

Manuscripts under review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared or discussed with others without the express authorization of the Scientific Board.

Authors’ Responsibilities

Authors must ensure that submitted articles are original and must disclose whether the article has been previously published or is under consideration elsewhere. They accept the article selection procedures outlined on the journal’s website, including the double-blind peer review process.

If the article is accepted, the Author grants the Publisher the right to publish it in the journal.

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest at the time of submission. All sources of financial support must also be declared.

Authors must correctly cite all sources and obtain the necessary permissions to reproduce any previously published content, such as images or tables, in accordance with copyright laws. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements are considered unethical and unacceptable.

Authors must ensure the accuracy of the data presented and the objectivity of their interpretations. Data should be reported precisely and in sufficient detail to allow replication by others.

All individuals who contributed significantly to the manuscript must be listed as co-authors. They must have reviewed and approved the final version and agreed to its submission for publication.

If an Author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, they are obliged to promptly inform the Editorial Board and provide the necessary corrections.

Handling Breaches of Scientific Integrity

The Scientific Board notifies the Publisher of any detected cases of plagiarism or copyright violations in submitted manuscripts. If plagiarism or conflicts of interest are found in a published article, the Board informs both the Publisher and the Author. If appropriate, an erratum is prepared and published on the article’s page, or the Author is asked to retract the article.

The Editors-in-Chief are responsible for ensuring the journal’s content is free of misconduct or legal violations.

Corrections to published articles are made through the issuance of formal errata, clearly visible to readers.

The Editors-in-Chief and Scientific Board advocate for freedom of expression and ensure that commercial interests do not compromise scientific integrity or ethical standards.

The Editorial Team follows the journal’s editorial policies and complies with legal obligations regarding defamation, copyright infringement and plagiarism.

Confidentiality must be maintained. The Editorial Team may only share information about submissions with the Authors or, upon authorization, third parties.

Authors – either sole or co-owners of the rights to their work – guarantee that their manuscript is unpublished, lawful and freely available. They indemnify the Publisher against any potential claims or liabilities. Authors grant G. Giappichelli s.r.l. and its legal successors the rights to publish the article in the journal. They must confirm whether the article has been published or submitted elsewhere and accept the journal’s article selection process, particularly the double-blind peer review.

Post-Publication Discussion and Corrections

The journal encourages scholarly debate by publishing responses or follow-up articles to previously published content. In the case of particularly relevant or timely issues, conferences may also be organized.

Modifications or corrections to published articles are permitted only under exceptional circumstances. Any such changes must be clearly indicated on the article’s publication page to ensure transparency for future readers.

Intellectual Property Policy

The embargo period for open-access archiving (green open access) in institutional repositories is determined by the Publisher on a case-by-case basis upon justified request and may never be shorter than 18 months. The Publisher will issue a written response within 20 days. If no response is given, it is assumed that an 18-month embargo applies.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing with Giappichelli, Authors agree not to translate or publish the peer-reviewed article elsewhere within 18 months of its appearance in the journal. Additionally, any online sharing must comply with these terms and may only take place via the Author’s personal or institutional website.