Publication Ethics
The ethical of the Thai Geoscience Journal editorial board include:
- Scientific Accuracy: Verify and assess scholarly content to ensure scientific accuracy and quality.
- Transparency and Openness: Display information about the review and selection process in a fair and transparent manner.
- Support for Research and Development: Promote the publication of research and developments in the field of geoscience.
- Currency: Select content that responds to changes and interests in the geoscience community.
- Promotion of Diversity: Support the publication of works from various perspectives and scientific areas.
- Responsibility to the Public: Maintain the ability to disseminate publicly accessible information responsibly.
- Scientific Knowledge: Possess understanding and knowledge of the sciences to enhance the quality of published articles.
Ethical for manuscript reviewer of Thai Geoscience Journal include:
- Fair Conduct: Review manuscripts with fairness and without bias.
- Relevance to Expertise: Evaluate articles based on personal knowledge and expertise in the specific field.
- Thorough Review: Conduct a rigorous review to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Transparent Communication: Communicate openly with authors, disclosing the review process and providing constructive feedback.
- Knowledge and Adaptability: Demonstrate understanding of scientific principles and an ability to engage with diverse research.
- Confidentiality: Maintain the confidentiality of the reviewed manuscripts.
- Accountability: Take responsibility for the review and selection process.
- Professional Conduct: Behave professionally and show respect towards the authors.
The ethical of article authors include:
- Honesty and Accuracy: Taking responsibility for the accuracy of information and the presentation of research findings.
- Publishing High-Quality Work: Aspiring to present high-quality research aligned with scientific principles.
- Transparency and Disclosure: Disclosing funding sources or support from organizations or research grants and being transparent about financial connections.
- Respect for Reviewers: Showing respect for the opinions and suggestions of peer reviewers.
- Fairness in Dissemination: Being cautious about granting publication rights and managing copyrights.
- Professional Conduct: Maintaining respect and avoiding inappropriate behaviour in academic communication.
- Scientific Diversity: Supporting the publication of works with diverse scientific perspectives or theories.
- Originality and Plagiarism: Authors should ensure the manuscript is original and properly cite the work and ideas of others. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable. Additionally, the manuscript must not have been previously published or be under consideration for publication in another journal simultaneously.
- Correction of Errors: If significant errors or inaccuracies are discovered in your published work, authors must promptly notify the journal and cooperate in correcting or retracting the paper.
Ethical in research involving humans and animals must include:
- Respect for Human and Animal Rights: Uphold respect for the rights and well-being of both human participants and animals involved in the research.
- Transparency and Informed Consent: Maintain transparency in the research process and obtain informed consent from all participants.
- Safety of Research Participants: Prioritize the safety and well-being of all individuals participating in the research.
- Risk Assessment: Evaluate risks related to property, health, and mental well-being of research participants.
- Promotion of Disclosure: Encourage open communication regarding the objectives and benefits of the research.
- Trustworthiness in Publication: Preserve trustworthiness in the dissemination of research findings.
- Academic Responsibility: Take responsibility for the methodology and results in line with scientific principles.
