Network Law Review is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. The journal follows the principles and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
1. Duties of Authors
Authors must ensure that:
• their work is original and has not been published elsewhere
• all sources are properly cited
• the manuscript is not under consideration by another journal
Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest that may influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript.
Plagiarism in all its forms, including self-plagiarism, constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.
2. Duties of Reviewers
Reviewers are expected to:
• provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations
• maintain confidentiality of the manuscripts
• disclose any conflicts of interest
• identify relevant published work not cited by the authors
3. Duties of Editors
Editors are responsible for:
• ensuring a fair and unbiased review process
• making publication decisions based on the manuscript’s academic merit
• maintaining confidentiality
• preventing conflicts of interest
Editors will take reasonable steps to identify and prevent the publication of papers where research misconduct has occurred.
4. Plagiarism and Misconduct
All submissions are screened for plagiarism. In cases of suspected misconduct, the journal will follow COPE guidelines.
If misconduct is confirmed, the journal may:
• reject the manuscript
• retract the published article
• notify relevant institutions if necessary
5. Conflicts of Interest
All participants in the publication process (authors, reviewers, editors) must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence their work.
6. Corrections and Retractions
When errors or misconduct are identified, Network Law Review will take appropriate action, including publishing corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions.
7. Data Integrity and Transparency
Authors are expected to present accurate data and ensure transparency in their research methods and findings.
