Publication Ethics

The Journal of Arts and Thai Studies (ARTS) promotes publication ethics according to the international standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Therefore, appropriate ethical standards are established for all parties involved in the roles of journal editors, reviewers, and authors.

1. Journal Editor

1.1 Publication Decision

ARTS accepts only manuscripts that have never been published elsewhere (except in the form of an abstract) or are not being considered for publication by other journals. The editorial board is responsible for deciding which manuscripts should be published in the journal. The editor will consult the journal’s editorial board and consider other relevant legal requirements, such as copyright infringement and plagiarism. The editor may consult the editorial board or other reviewers when determining the acceptance of manuscripts.

1.2 Confidentiality

The editor and editorial board must ensure the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts until they are published, except in cases of suspected double submission or if the manuscripts have been revised for republication or have been published elsewhere. Information or ideas reviewed in the process must remain confidential and should not be used for personal gain.

1.3 Plagiarism

Submitted manuscripts must not be plagiarized. Editors must make every effort to determine whether the manuscript is free from plagiarism. All submissions will be examined by the editorial board for plagiarism using plagiarism detection software.

1.4 Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

All funding sources of research must be disclosed, and any conflicts of interest must be absent. Submissions must include disclosure of any relationships that could be considered a potential conflict of interest, such as sponsoring organizations and research advisors. The corresponding author must confirm that they had final responsibility for the submission decision and had full access to all data relevant to the study.

2. Reviewers

2.1 Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Reviewers assist the editors and editorial board in deciding whether to accept or publish a manuscript and help the author(s) improve the quality of the manuscript.

2.2 Confidentiality

Reviewers must ensure the confidentiality of the quality control process and must not discuss the work with other researchers or unrelated parties until the article is published. Unpublished parts of a manuscript under review must not be cited by a reviewer. Any citation by a reviewer must include the express written consent of the author(s) with the acknowledgment of the editorial board. Information or ideas obtained through the review process must remain confidential and should not be used for personal gain.

2.3 Standards of Objectivity

All manuscripts must be evaluated objectively by experts in the relevant fields. Personal opinions without supporting evidence must not be used as criteria for quality reviews.

2.4 Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers must not use any data obtained through the review process for personal gain. Reviewers must decline to review manuscripts if they have a conflict of interest with the author(s), companies, or institutions affiliated with the manuscript.

3. Authors

3.1 Authorship

All authors must agree to the submission and the order of their names according to their contributions. They must also agree that the corresponding author may act on their behalf throughout the editorial board’s quality control and publication processes.

3.2 Originality and Plagiarism

Manuscripts submitted to ARTS must not have been published previously or be under consideration for publication elsewhere. The author(s) must ensure that they have written entirely original manuscripts. If the author(s) used the work and/or words of other individuals, these must be properly cited or quoted. Any attempt at plagiarism, data fabrication/falsification, or citation manipulation will result in the rejection of the submitted manuscript. ARTS reserves the right to use plagiarism detection software to check for plagiarism and screen submitted manuscripts.

3.3 Human Subjects

If the research involves participants/volunteers, the author(s) must ensure that all processes were conducted in compliance with relevant laws and institutional guidelines. The author(s) must include an explanation in the manuscript stating that any experiments or clinical trials involving human subjects were approved by an ethics committee, and the approval code must be included in the manuscript.

3.4 Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

All funding sources for the research must be disclosed, and any conflicts of interest must be stated. Submissions must include disclosure of any relationships that could be considered a potential conflict of interest.

Publication Malpractice Statement

ARTS has a zero-tolerance policy toward publication malpractice. We uphold the highest ethical standards and take misconduct allegations seriously. Our publication malpractice statement includes the following principles:

1. Plagiarism: ARTS considers proper acknowledgment and permission when using others' work to be a fundamental aspect of research integrity. Failure to comply with these principles will not be tolerated. If misconduct is detected, the manuscript will be immediately rejected, and appropriate actions will be taken.

2. Fabrication and Falsification: ARTS strictly prohibits the fabrication or falsification of data or results. Authors are expected to present accurate and reliable data. Any manipulation or misrepresentation of research findings is considered a severe breach of ethical conduct.

3. Multiple Submissions: Manuscripts submitted to ARTS must not be under consideration by any other journal or conference proceedings at the same time. Simultaneous submission of the same work to multiple publications is unethical and will result in immediate rejection.

4. Authorship Disputes: Authorship disputes should be handled appropriately to ensure that authorship accurately reflects the contributions of individuals involved in the research. Any disagreements or misrepresentations of authorship must be resolved before submitting the manuscript. ARTS holds authors responsible for providing accurate and complete information regarding authorship.

5. Peer Review Integrity: ARTS maintains the integrity of the peer review process and strictly prohibits any attempts to manipulate it. Coercing reviewers or providing false recommendations is considered unethical and will not be tolerated.

6. Retraction and Corrections: In cases where significant errors or misconduct are identified in a published article, ARTS will take appropriate action, including issuing retractions or publishing corrections to rectify the situation. Corrections will be made promptly, transparently, and in accordance with established guidelines.

7. Reporting Misconduct: ARTS encourages authors, reviewers, and readers to report any suspected misconduct, ethical violations, or concerns regarding published articles. Reports of this nature will be thoroughly investigated, and necessary actions will be taken based on the findings.

ARTS is dedicated to ensuring the integrity of the scholarly publishing process and upholding the trust placed in us by authors, reviewers, and readers. We are committed to promptly addressing any instances of publication malpractice and maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct throughout the publication journey.