Editorial Ethics

The journal adopts and implements the principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), internationally recognized as standards of integrity, editorial transparency, scientific responsibility, and best practices in scholarly communication.

Authorship and Contribution

Authors and reviewers are required to use the journal’s official submission and peer review system. If discrepancies arise between the credentials provided and the declared identity of an author or reviewer, a formal verification procedure will be initiated. Should identity not be clearly and adequately documented, the editorial process will be suspended. If such irregularities are discovered after publication, the article may be subject to formal correction or retraction, depending on the seriousness of the case.

Authorship criteria are defined in the author guidelines. Only individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the work may be recognized as authors. Each author must have significantly participated in the conception or design of the study, in the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data, in the development of tools or software where applicable, or in drafting or critically revising the manuscript. All authors must approve the final submitted version and accept public responsibility for both their individual contributions and the overall integrity of the work.

Individual contributions must be explicitly declared within the submission system, using full names or initials as appropriate. Contribution statements must clearly identify who designed the research, who collected and analyzed the data, who drafted the manuscript, and who performed substantive revisions. Only those who have effectively contributed to the final version of the manuscript may be listed as authors.

Prior to submission, specific conditions must be fulfilled. Authors are required to properly acknowledge prior scholarly work through relevant citations. The manuscript must be original and must not have been previously published in any manner that conflicts with the open access license. It must not be under simultaneous consideration by another journal or publishing entity. All authors must formally approve the submission and consent to the inclusion of their professional information. Authors must hold the legal rights necessary to submit the manuscript and authorize its publication under an open access license. Any third-party material must have the appropriate permissions. All information provided must be accurate, complete, and consistent with current ethical and scientific standards. Data and materials must have been obtained lawfully and in accordance with applicable regulations. Authors agree that their names, affiliations, and contact information may be displayed on the journal’s platform and related systems.

Authorship matters will be monitored throughout the editorial process. Any modification in authorship, including changes in order, addition, or removal of authors, requires written consent from all individuals concerned. In the event of an authorship dispute, the editorial process will be suspended until the matter has been formally resolved.

Research Ethics Statement

All research submitted must comply with recognized ethical standards relevant to the discipline concerned. For studies involving human or animal subjects, authors must explicitly indicate in the Methods section the approval granted by an appropriate ethics committee or institutional review body. Where no formal ethics review mechanism exists, authors must provide a detailed explanation of how applicable ethical principles were upheld. Informed consent from human participants is mandatory unless a duly justified exception applies.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors are required to disclose any financial, professional, or personal interests that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the research or the interpretation of its findings. Such declarations must be submitted at the time of manuscript submission. If undisclosed conflicts are identified during peer review, the evaluation process will be suspended until clarification is provided. If conflicts are detected after publication, corrective measures or retraction may be implemented as appropriate.

Disclosure of Financial Support and Funding Sources

All funding sources associated with the research must be transparently disclosed. The statement must include the full names of funding institutions, project or grant numbers where applicable, and a precise description of the role played by funders in the study design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, manuscript preparation, or publication decisions.

If no external funding was received, this must be explicitly stated.

The purpose of funding disclosure is to ensure academic transparency and does not imply any influence on editorial decisions. Star of Sciences Multidisciplinary Journal does not charge article processing charges (APCs) and does not derive financial benefit from funded projects. Editorial decisions are made independently and based solely on scientific and ethical considerations.

Failure to disclose or misrepresentation of funding information constitutes an ethical violation.

Acknowledgment of Non-Author Contributions

Individuals who contributed to the work without meeting authorship criteria must be acknowledged in an Acknowledgments section. Such contributions may include technical assistance, methodological advice, or preliminary manuscript review. Authors must obtain consent before including any names. This section should be used appropriately and concisely.

Data and Reproducibility

The journal actively promotes transparency and scientific reproducibility. Manuscripts must describe data, methods, and analytical procedures in sufficient detail to enable verification or replication. When public datasets are used, authors must provide the necessary elements to reproduce the analyses. When original data are generated, authors are encouraged to deposit them in trusted digital repositories, unless ethical or legal constraints apply.

Ethical Oversight

All research must comply with the ethical and regulatory frameworks in force in the country where it was conducted. Particular attention must be given to studies involving vulnerable populations. Authors are responsible for safeguarding participants’ rights, dignity, and confidentiality. In cases of suspected ethical non-compliance, the journal may initiate a review process, allowing authors the opportunity to respond and adopting proportionate measures when necessary.

Preprints

Authors are permitted to disseminate preliminary versions of their manuscripts (preprints) through institutional repositories or non-commercial servers. Such dissemination does not constitute prior publication and does not prevent subsequent evaluation by the journal. Authors must update the preprint record by including a link to the final published version once available.

Profile and Responsibilities

Reviewer Profile

Reviewers must demonstrate established academic expertise in the journal’s thematic areas, possess advanced training, and show verifiable scientific experience. They must act independently, objectively, and confidentially, and must not have conflicts of interest.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to critically and constructively evaluate manuscripts, preserve confidentiality, disclose conflicts of interest, submit well-reasoned reports within established timelines, alert editors to potential ethical concerns, and refrain from using generative artificial intelligence tools to draft substantive review reports.

Authors

Authors are responsible for ensuring manuscript originality, meeting authorship criteria, accurately declaring contributions according to the CRediT taxonomy, safeguarding data integrity, complying with ethical standards, disclosing conflicts of interest and funding sources, obtaining necessary permissions, responding appropriately to editorial comments, and assuming full responsibility for the content of the work.

Editors and Editorial Board

Editors and members of the Editorial Board act with academic independence and commitment to scientific excellence. Their responsibilities include ensuring rigorous peer review processes, making decisions based on scientific quality, appointing suitable reviewers, protecting confidentiality, overseeing ethical compliance, addressing potential misconduct, and preserving editorial independence.

Allegations of Misconduct

Reports of potential misconduct are handled confidentially and in accordance with COPE guidelines. Each case is assessed individually and may result in rejection, corrections, expressions of concern, retractions, or institutional notification where appropriate.

Communications should be addressed to: estrellaediciones3@gmail.com

Complaints

Complaints regarding editorial decisions or peer review processes will be evaluated impartially and according to established ethical standards. When a complaint is deemed valid, corrective actions will be implemented.

Formal complaints must be sent to: estrellaediciones3@gmail.com

Permanence, Retractions, and Post-Publication Corrections

Published articles form part of the permanent scholarly record and will not be altered except under duly justified exceptional circumstances. When necessary to preserve the integrity of the scientific record, corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions may be issued. Retracted articles will remain accessible with appropriate identification.

The journal encourages post-publication academic dialogue. Comments or discussions may be editorially evaluated and, where appropriate, submitted to peer review.