Editorial Policies

  1. Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
  2. COPE Recommendation for Conflict of Interest (specific to editors)
  3. COPE Recommendation for Plagiarism
  4. Publisher Policies
  5. Creative Commons License
  6. Editorial Process
  7. Peer Review Process
  8. Advertisement Policies
  9. Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosures (specific to editors)
  10. Editorial Policies

1. Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement sets out the ethical responsibilities of authors, reviewers, and editors. It outlines best practices for maintaining academic integrity and addresses issues such as plagiarism, fabrication of data, and unethical research practices. The statement ensures that all published content meets ethical standards, including adherence to the principles of honesty, transparency, and fairness.

  • Authors: Must ensure their work is original, properly referenced, and not plagiarized. They must disclose any conflicts of interest and avoid any form of data manipulation.
  • Editors: Are responsible for ensuring a fair, unbiased, and transparent review process. They must act with integrity, providing clear guidelines to authors and reviewers.
  • Reviewers: Are expected to assess manuscripts impartially and report any ethical issues or conflicts of interest they identify.

2. COPE Recommendation for Conflict of Interest (Specific to Editors)

The COPE Recommendation for Conflict of Interest (specific to editors) provides guidance on how editors should manage conflicts of interest. Editors must declare any conflicts that may impact their impartiality in the review and publication process. If an editor has a conflict of interest, they must recuse themselves from editorial decisions related to the manuscript in question.

  • This ensures that the editorial process remains unbiased and fair, maintaining the integrity of the journal’s publications.

3. COPE Recommendation for Plagiarism

The COPE Recommendation for Plagiarism is a set of guidelines that outlines the journal’s stance on plagiarism and the actions it will take if plagiarism is detected. The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) provides the journal with best practices for handling cases of plagiarism, which can include retraction of articles, corrections, or other disciplinary actions.

  • The journal follows COPE’s guidelines to ensure a fair and transparent process when dealing with instances of plagiarism.
  • Authors are expected to submit original work, and proper attribution must be given to any previously published material.

4. Publisher Policies

The Publisher Policies govern the relationship between the journal and its publisher. These policies cover aspects such as publishing rights, licensing agreements, and the handling of publication fees. The journal’s publisher is committed to providing a transparent and ethical publishing environment.

  • The publisher ensures that the journal complies with all relevant laws, including copyright and intellectual property rights.
  • Publisher policies also address issues of accessibility, ensuring that all content is freely available online for researchers and practitioners worldwide.

5.Creative Commons License

All published articles in DevOps - An Open Access Journal are published under a Creative Commons License. This allows the articles to be freely shared, reused, and adapted, with proper attribution to the original authors.

  • CC BY: The most common license used is Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY), which allows others to share, adapt, and build upon the work, as long as they give appropriate credit.
  • This license promotes open access and maximizes the dissemination of research.

6. Editorial Process

The Editorial Process involves multiple stages, beginning with manuscript submission, followed by peer review, revisions, and final acceptance or rejection. The process is designed to ensure the quality, integrity, and fairness of the publications.

  • Submission: Authors submit manuscripts via the online submission system.
  • Review: Manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review, where reviewers evaluate the manuscript’s quality and relevance.
  • Decision: Editors make decisions based on reviewer comments, providing authors with constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
  • Publication: Accepted articles are published in an open-access format, making them freely available to the global research community.

7. Peer Review Process

The Peer Review Process ensures that all manuscripts are critically assessed by experts in the field before publication. The process is double-blind, meaning both authors and reviewers are anonymous to each other, to minimize bias and ensure objective evaluation.

  • Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the topic of the manuscript.
  • Decision: After review, the editorial team makes a decision to accept, reject, or request revisions. This ensures that only high-quality research is published.

The Advertisement Policies govern the placement of advertisements within the journal. The journal maintains editorial independence, ensuring that advertisements do not influence the content or editorial decisions. Ads are clearly distinguished from editorial content, and they are reviewed to ensure they align with the journal’s mission and ethical standards.

  • Advertisements must be relevant to the field of DevOps or related industries.
  • The journal ensures that any ads do not promote unethical or misleading content.

9. Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosures (Specific to Editors)

The Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosures policy specifically applies to editors. Editors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence their decisions. This includes financial interests, research funding, personal relationships with authors, or any other potential conflicts of interest that may compromise impartiality. Full transparency helps maintain the integrity of the editorial process.

Editors must recuse themselves from decision-making processes when a conflict of interest arises, ensuring a fair and unbiased review process.

10. Editorial Policies

The Editorial Policies of the journal guide the editorial process, including submission guidelines, manuscript evaluation criteria, and editorial decision-making procedures. These policies ensure that articles are reviewed fairly, based on their quality, relevance, and scientific contribution to the field. The editorial team follows a consistent and transparent approach to decision-making, maintaining high standards for publication.

  • The journal is committed to publishing articles that contribute meaningfully to the field of DevOps and related disciplines.
  • Manuscripts are reviewed for scientific rigor, novelty, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope.