Ethical and good practices statement

Ethical Best Practices Declaration

CODEX. Anuario de Ciencias Histórico-Jurídicas adheres to the highest standards of ethics and best practices in academic publishing, committing to ensure scientific integrity, transparency in the editorial process, and the protection of the rights of authors, reviewers, and readers.

Editorial Team Responsibilities

  • Ensure an objective and rigorous evaluation of all submitted manuscripts, following criteria of scientific relevance, originality, and methodological quality.

  • Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts and all information related to the editorial process.

  • Avoid any conflict of interest and act impartially in the selection and assessment of submissions.

  • Ensure the accuracy and correctness of articles before publication, complying with ethical standards and citation rules.

  • Manage transparently any corrections, retractions, or complaints related to published content.

Author Responsibilities

  • Submit original work that has not been previously published or simultaneously submitted to other journals.

  • Acknowledge all sources of information and contributions from third parties, avoiding plagiarism or data manipulation.

  • Disclose any conflict of interest that could influence the interpretation of results.

  • Comply with the journal’s requirements regarding style, format, and submission procedures.

  • Collaborate with the editorial team during the review process, responsibly addressing reviewers’ comments.

Reviewer Responsibilities

  • Evaluate assigned manuscripts with objectivity, honesty, and confidentiality.

  • Identify any potential conflict of interest and notify the journal before accepting a review assignment.

  • Provide constructive and well-founded feedback to improve the scientific quality of the manuscript.

  • Refrain from using information from reviewed manuscripts for personal or professional gain.