Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Journal of Hydroecological Systems, Fisheries and Sustainability is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. The journal follows internationally recognized ethical guidelines for scholarly publishing.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must ensure that:

• Submitted work is original and has not been published elsewhere.

• All sources are properly cited.

• Data presented are accurate and not fabricated, falsified, or manipulated.

• The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.

• All co-authors have approved the final version of the manuscript.

• Ethical approval has been obtained where research involves animals, human participants, or sensitive environmental interventions.

• Any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest are disclosed.

Plagiarism, duplicate submission, and data manipulation are strictly prohibited.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

• Making publication decisions based solely on academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

• Ensuring a fair, unbiased, and confidential peer review process.

• Avoiding conflicts of interest.

• Taking appropriate action in cases of suspected misconduct.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must:

• Evaluate manuscripts objectively and constructively.

• Maintain confidentiality of all submitted materials.

• Identify relevant published work not cited by the authors.

• Declare any conflicts of interest.

Ethical Oversight and Misconduct

Allegations of misconduct, including plagiarism, authorship disputes, data fabrication, or ethical violations, will be investigated thoroughly. If misconduct is confirmed, appropriate actions may include rejection, retraction, correction, or notification of relevant institutions.

The journal is committed to safeguarding the integrity of the scholarly record and promoting responsible research and publication practices.