Ethical Guidelines

Academic and Publication Ethics

JWVS upholds high academic and publication ethics. By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

  • The submission is original and free from plagiarism.
  • All listed authors have made significant contributions.
  • Conflicts of interest are properly disclosed.
  • Ethical approval has been obtained for studies involving human or animal subjects (where applicable).

All submissions are checked using standard plagiarism detection tools. Manuscripts involving unethical conduct will be rejected.

Use of Generative AI Tools

JWVS does not permit listing Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Bard, image generators) as authors. Authors may use such tools only for:

  • Language editing
  • Structural assistance
  • Figure generation

Such use must be disclosed (e.g., in acknowledgments or methodology). Authors remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of their work.

Publication Ethics

JWVS adheres to the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to follow COPE guidelines in cases of:

  • Research misconduct
  • Plagiarism
  • Data fabrication
  • Conflict of interest disputes

Peer Review Policy

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure quality, originality, and relevance.

  • Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts.
  • Reviewers are selected based on subject expertise and absence of conflicts of interest.
  • Identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous.
  • Authors can expect reviewer feedback within 4–6 weeks of submission.

Read more about our peer review process.

Licensing and Copyright

Upon acceptance:

  • Authors retain copyright.
  • JWVS is granted the right of first publication.
  • Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

This license permits free distribution, reproduction, and adaptation, provided appropriate credit is given.

Open Access Policy

JWVS follows a Gold Open Access model. All published articles are freely accessible without subscription or paywall barriers, ensuring global visibility and impact.

Advertising Policy

JWVS does not publish or display commercial advertisements in any form.

Direct Marketing Statement

JWVS does not engage in unsolicited direct marketing. All calls for papers, announcements, and updates are targeted toward relevant academic communities.

Publication Charges

JWVS operates on an Article Processing Charge (APC) model to support editorial work, peer review, and publication. Details of APCs are available on the Publication Charges page.

Archiving and Preservation

  • JWVS is hosted on the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform.
  • The journal participates in the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) for long-term archiving.

Authors are encouraged to self-archive:

  • Pre-prints
  • Accepted manuscripts
  • Published versions

Self-archiving is permitted provided that proper citation to the original publication in JWVS is included.

Contact

For submissions and inquiries, please contact:

editor@wastetovaluesystems.com/