The Revista Samayonga is committed to the highest standards of ethics and integrity in scholarly publishing. This statement is based on the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and outlines the responsibilities of all parties involved in the editorial process: editors, authors, and reviewers.

1. Editorial Responsibilities

• Ensure impartiality, confidentiality, and fairness in the peer review process.

• Decide on article publication based on originality, scientific relevance, clarity, and alignment with the journal’s scope.

• Take appropriate action in cases of ethical misconduct (plagiarism, data manipulation, conflict of interest, etc.).

• Assign reviewers with proven expertise in the subject matter.

2. Author Responsibilities

• Submit original works, free from plagiarism, with proper citations.

• Ensure all co-authors have made significant contributions to the research.

• Declare any conflicts of interest or funding that may affect the results.

• Correct or retract the article if significant errors are discovered post-publication.

3. Reviewer Responsibilities

• Evaluate manuscripts objectively, technically, and within the given timeframe.

• Maintain confidentiality of the reviewed content.

• Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may impair impartial judgment.

4. Unethical Practices

Unethical practices include:

• Plagiarism (full or partial);

• Simultaneous submission to multiple journals;

• Data falsification or fabrication;

• Improper assignment of authorship.

5. Retractions and Corrections

The journal is committed to publishing corrections, clarifications, retractions, or formal apologies when necessary to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.