Climate Change and Disasters

Publication Ethics

  • All submitted manuscripts are subjected to a blind review process by relevant experts in this peer-reviewed journal before being considered for publication. The editor in charge shall ensure that the peer review procedure is prompt, impartial, and fair .
  • Submissions will be forwarded to "Desk Review" first, where they will be assessed based on their originality, content, and relevance to the journal's scope. The Editorial Board will forward it to the Reviewers for additional assessment if they deem it fit for publication.
  • The editorial board are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of the manuscripts and drafts in the context of information about manuscript submission to reviewers and other journal advisory board members.
  • The authors are expected to provide a written declaration that the submitted work is original and has not been submitted for publication in another journal.
  • The editor is also responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all material submitted to the journal and all correspondence with reviewers.
  • The editorial policies of the journal should encourage transparency and complete, honest reporting, and the editor should ensure that peer reviewers and authors have a clear understanding of what is expected of them.
  • The Editorial Board members will take reasonable step when ethical issues are observed with respect to a submitted manuscript or published paper. Every act of unethical publishing behavior will be looked into, even if it is discovered years after publication.