Publication Ethics

Authors Must:

• Submit original, unpublished research relevant to cryptocurrency, blockchain, digital assets, and related legal or regulatory issues.

• Cite all sources accurately and acknowledge the work and contributions of other researchers.

• Avoid plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, falsification, and other forms of academic misconduct.

• Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

• Ensure that submitted research complies with applicable legal, ethical, and academic standards.

Reviewers Must:

• Evaluate manuscripts fairly, objectively, and confidentially.

• Provide constructive, impartial, and academically sound feedback.

• Report suspected plagiarism, ethical concerns, conflicts of interest, or other forms of academic misconduct.

• Avoid personal bias and maintain independence throughout the peer-review process.

• Protect the confidentiality of unpublished manuscript information.

Editors Must:

• Maintain fairness, transparency, confidentiality, and editorial independence.

• Make publication decisions based on academic quality, originality, relevance, and scholarly contribution.

• Avoid conflicts of interest and ensure impartial editorial decisions.

• Protect the integrity and credibility of the peer-review and publication process.

• Take appropriate action when allegations of plagiarism, misconduct, or ethical violations arise.