Allegation of Research Misconducts

Research Misconduct

Research misconduct refers to fabrication, falsification, citation manipulation, or plagiarism in producing, performing, or reviewing research and in writing it up, or in reporting research results. When authors are found to have engaged in research misconduct or other serious irregularities involving articles published in scientific journals, the editors have a duty to uphold the accuracy and integrity of the scientific record.

In cases of suspected misconduct, the editors and editorial board of Green Economics Review will adhere to the best practices outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to resolve complaints and address any misconduct fairly. This process includes a thorough investigation conducted by the editors. Manuscripts found to involve misconduct will be rejected before publication. If a published paper is later found to have involved misconduct, a retraction notice will be issued and linked to the original article.

The first step in handling allegations of research misconduct involves assessing the validity of the claim and determining whether it aligns with the definition of misconduct. It also includes evaluating any conflicts of interest on the part of the individuals making the allegation.

If scientific misconduct or significant research irregularities are suspected, the allegations will be communicated to the corresponding author, who will be required to provide a detailed response on behalf of all co-authors. Upon receipt of this response, the editorial board may involve additional experts, such as statistical reviewers, for further evaluation. In cases where misconduct is unlikely but clarifications or corrections are warranted, these will be published as letters to the editor, often accompanied by a correction notice linked to the original article.

Research institutions are expected to conduct thorough investigations of alleged scientific misconduct. Authors, journals, and institutions share a critical obligation to ensure the integrity of the scientific record. By addressing concerns about scientific misconduct appropriately and taking necessary actions, such as corrections, retractions, or other measures, Green Economics Review is committed to maintaining the validity and integrity of its publications.

The procedures for addressing allegations of research misconduct align with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), which can be accessed at https://publicationethics.org/misconduct.

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Retraction

Articles published in Green Economics Review will be considered for retraction if:

• There is clear evidence that the findings are unreliable, either due to misconduct (e.g., data fabrication) or honest errors (e.g., miscalculation or experimental error).
• The findings have been previously published elsewhere without proper cross-referencing, permissions, or justification (i.e., redundant publication).
• The work involves plagiarism.
• The research was conducted unethically.

The retraction process adheres to the Retraction Guidelines provided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). More details on these guidelines can be found at https://publicationethics.org/files/retraction%20guidelines.pdf.