Publication Ethics & Plagiarism policy | American History and Politics

The journal American History and Politics publishes original scholarly articles that have not been previously published and are not under consideration by other journals.

If plagiarism is detected, the manuscript will be returned to the author without being considered for publication. In resolving disputes between the journal and authors, the editorial board follows internationally recognized standards of publication ethics established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). More information is available at: http://publicationethics.org/

If an author disagrees with the comments or recommendations of a reviewer, the editorial board will review the matter and make the final decision. If the author does not accept the decision of the editorial board, they have the right to withdraw their manuscript from consideration.

The responsibilities of authors, reviewers, and editors are outlined below.

Responsibilities of Authors

By submitting a manuscript to the journal American History and Politics, the author or group of authors confirms that the submitted work is original, has not been previously published, and is not currently under consideration for publication elsewhere.

Authors must ensure that any ideas, data, or words that belong to other scholars are properly cited and referenced. Duplicate publication of the same research results in multiple journals or edited volumes is considered a violation of publication ethics and is not permitted. If such a case is identified, the manuscript will be rejected and returned to the author.

Authors of original research articles must provide a clear and accurate description of the research conducted and an objective explanation of its scholarly significance. All presented materials should be consistently and clearly reflected in the manuscript. The article should contain sufficient references and bibliographic information necessary for proper citation by other researchers.

Fabrication of research results, falsification of data, or the presentation of knowingly false statements constitutes unethical behavior and will result in the rejection of the manuscript or the withdrawal of the submitted article.

Authorship

Authorship of a scholarly publication implies significant intellectual contribution to the research and full responsibility for the content of the published work.

An individual should be listed as an author only if they have made a substantial contribution to at least one of the following aspects of the research:

the conception or design of the study;
the collection, analysis, or interpretation of data;
the drafting of the manuscript or critical revision of its intellectual content.

All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript before submission and agree to its publication.

All individuals listed as authors share responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of the research and must be able to identify their specific contributions to the work. Individuals who contributed to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship should be acknowledged in the Acknowledgements section.

The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all individuals who meet the criteria for authorship are included as authors and that no inappropriate authorship (such as honorary or guest authorship) is assigned.

Artificial intelligence tools or software cannot be listed as authors or co-authors, since authorship implies responsibility, accountability, and the ability to approve the final version of the manuscript.

Conflict of Interest

A conflict of interest may arise when an author, reviewer, editor, or member of the editorial board has financial, institutional, professional, or personal relationships that could influence, or could reasonably be perceived to influence, the objectivity or integrity of the research or editorial decisions.

Such conflicts may include financial interests, institutional affiliations, personal relationships, academic competition, or intellectual disagreements. A conflict of interest may exist even if the individual believes that such relationships do not affect their judgment.

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation of their research. If no conflicts of interest exist, authors should state that no conflict of interest has been declared.

Editors and reviewers must also disclose any conflicts of interest that may arise during the editorial or peer-review process. If such conflicts exist, the individual must withdraw from the editorial or review process.

Editors are not permitted to make editorial decisions on manuscripts submitted by themselves, their close collaborators, or members of their immediate family. In such cases, the manuscript will be handled by another editor without a conflict of interest.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers for the journal American History and Politics perform their duties on a voluntary basis. Since most reviewers are engaged in full-time academic or professional work, reviewing manuscripts for the journal may not constitute their primary professional activity.

Reviewers may decline to review a manuscript if their current professional or personal commitments prevent them from providing a timely and thorough review. They may also decline a review invitation if they believe they lack sufficient expertise to evaluate the manuscript.

Reviewers who agree to review a manuscript are expected to submit their evaluation within three weeks. They should withdraw from the review process if, at any stage, they determine that they lack the necessary expertise or if a potential conflict of interest arises.

All information obtained during the double-blind peer review process must remain strictly confidential and must not be used for personal advantage. Manuscripts received for review must not be shared with or discussed with third parties unless authorized by the journal editor.

Reviews should be conducted objectively and should avoid personal criticism of the authors. Reviewers are expected to express their opinions clearly and support their recommendations with appropriate arguments.

Reviewers should provide constructive feedback that may help authors improve their manuscripts, even in cases where the article is not recommended for publication.

Reviewers should identify relevant published works related to the subject of the manuscript that have not been cited by the authors and point out any instances where references have been improperly documented.

Any substantial similarities between the manuscript under review and previously published works known to the reviewer should be reported to the editorial board.

Reviewers should also inform the editorial board of any concerns regarding the ethical aspects of the manuscript.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors of the journal American History and Politics bear full responsibility for decisions regarding the publication of submitted manuscripts. These decisions are made in accordance with the editorial policies of the journal and applicable legal requirements concerning defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism.

Editors may consult with the deputy editor, members of the editorial board, and reviewers when making editorial decisions.

Editors evaluate submitted manuscripts solely on the basis of their academic merit, intellectual content, and scholarly significance, without regard to the authors’ race, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political views.

Editors must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, and members of the editorial board when necessary.

Editors must also ensure the integrity of the double-blind peer review process, meaning that the identities of authors and reviewers remain confidential.

In addition to assessing the academic quality and scientific value of submitted manuscripts, editors must consider possible ethical implications of the research. They should evaluate whether the scholarly value of the article outweighs any potential ethical concerns.

In matters related to the retraction of published articles, expressions of concern, or corrections, editors follow the COPE Retraction Guidelines.

Editors also strive to cooperate with research institutions and academic organizations in accordance with the COPE guidelines on cooperation between journals and research institutions in matters of research integrity.