Rivista di Studi storici del Mediterraneo Rivista di Studi storici del Mediterraneo (registered at Naples Court no. 31 on November 16, 2023) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published biannually, which draws inspiration for the drafting of this publication ethics code from the guidelines developed by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics).
The purpose of this code is to define the principles to which the publisher, the bodies of the journal, and the authors must adhere to ensure the quality of published articles, as well as compliance with laws and ethical standards aimed at ensuring correct practices in the publication and dissemination of scientific contributions. The bodies of the journal include the Directors, the Guarantee Committee, the Scientific Committee, the Referees, the Editors and the Editorial Committee.
It is necessary for all parties involved in the editorial, publication, and editorial review process to be aware of and share the following ethical rules. The act of contributing to the journal implies the transfer of all rights to the publisher ESI and therefore compliance with copyright exclusivity. It is not permitted to deposit the published contribution on platforms (e.g., Academia.edu, ResearchGate.net, etc.) under any circumstances or in any form.
- Publisher’s Responsibilities
The publisher provides adequate resources to the journal as well as the guidance of experts (for graphic, editorial, marketing consultancy, etc.), thus contributing to the continuous improvement of the quality of the periodical and undertakes to respect the deadlines set for printing and dissemination of the journal.
The publisher declares to act in line with the guidelines developed by COPE and promotes the adoption of the best international practices within the scientific direction of the Journal.
The Publisher grants authorization to distribute the PDF file of the publication exclusively for competition purposes and/or for ASN procedures and research quality assessment, strictly with restricted access (no public access; no open access; no Creative Commons; no printing or reproduction in any form).
The relationship between the Directors, the Committees and the Publisher must be based firmly on the principle of editorial independence.
- Directors’, Guarantee and Scientific Committee’s, Editors’ and Editorial Committee’s Duties
The directors are responsible for the decision to publish the articles submitted to the journal.
In their decisions, the entire Editorial Board is required to respect the guidelines of the journal and the criteria for review for publication purposes.
The articles selected by the editors, the two committees – the guarantee and the scientific committee – and the Editors will be submitted for evaluation by two reviewers (referees), and their acceptance may be subject to the implementation of any required modifications to the submitted contributions. The texts are reviewed anonymously by two referees, chosen based on their recognized scientific expertise. They may judge the essay as publishable as it is, unpublishable, or publishable with modifications, additions, and corrections; these indications and suggestions will be communicated to the authors, who may accept them in whole or in part. However, the final and non-appealable decision regarding publication rests with the directors and the committees. In the case of conflicting or differing opinions that cannot be resolved internally, the Board reserves the right to consult a third referee. Contributions submitted by members of the Editorial Board are also subject to the same peer-review process.
Contributions are evaluated based on their scientific content, without distinction of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, nationality, or the scientific, academic, or political orientation of the authors.
If the Directors, the members of the Committees – Guarantee and Scientific Committee – or the Editors identify or receive reports regarding errors, inaccuracies, conflicts of interest, or plagiarism, they will promptly inform the author and the publisher. All Editorial Board will take the necessary steps to clarify the matter and, if necessary, withdraw the article or publish a retraction.
The Journal allows post-publication debate; this can take place through requests addressed to the Publisher, the Directors and the Committees. The Journal is committed to considering the publication of essays or contributions in subsequent issues that encourage discussion on topics and subjects already addressed.
The Editorial Board of a scientific journal is responsible for developing the editorial program and coordinating the drafting of content.
All members are required not to disclose any information about the contributions sent to any other subject other than the authors, reviewers, and/or potential reviewers.
- Referee’s Responsibilities
Through the double-blind peer review process, reviewers assist the Directors, the Scientific and the Guarantee Committee and the Editors in making decisions regarding submitted articles. They may also suggest corrections and adjustments to the author to improve the contribution under evaluation.
If they are unable to fulfill their assigned task, they are required to promptly inform the Directors, the Committees and the Editors.
Each text assigned for review must be considered confidential; therefore, articles must not be discussed with other individuals without the explicit authorization of the management. At the same time, all information obtained during the double-blind peer review process must be considered confidential and cannot be used for other purposes.
The review must be carried out objectively, and referees are required to adequately justify the judgments expressed if they are obstacles to the publication of the article.
Referees undertake to report to the directors and the committees any similarities or overlaps of the received text with other works known to them.
It’s possible for the Referees not to accept articles for review for which there is a conflict of interest due to previous collaborative or competitive relationships with the author and/or their affiliated institution.
- Authors’ Responsibilities
Authors collaborating with the journal must adhere to the editorial criteria of the journal, made available by the editorial staff on the journal’s website.
Authors are required to write an original work in its entirety and to cite within it the texts used. The authorship of the work must be properly attributed, and all those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, organization, implementation, and revision of the research underlying the scientific article must be indicated as co-authors.
All authors are required to avoid conflicts of interest. Works submitted to the journal must not be submitted to other journals for publication purposes, except for different agreements with the directors of the Journal.
Authors must ensure that there are no copyright violations within the articles, especially regarding quotations, images, tables, etc.; therefore, it must be ensured that all necessary permissions are obtained before submission.
When an author identifies a significant error or inaccuracy in their article, they are required to promptly inform the editorial staff and provide all necessary information for the necessary corrections to be made. The Journal will issue an erratum in the first available issue following the reported publication.
