The policies of Malton London Academy for books and chapters ensure that we are in line with international standards for responsible research publications to advance knowledge.
Science and research are important to confirm, change or advance knowledge. If you are publishing with Malton London Academy, you are responsible for the way your research is organized and conducted. It is, therefore, important that the work you submit has been carried out in line with international standards for responsible research publication.
Book Series Editors' Code of Conduct
Malton London Academy is committed to upholding the integrity of the scientific record and maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics. Also, it aims to meet and uphold the following principles of the Core Practices prepared in accordance with the guidelines and policies developed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) for editors.
We aspire to a positive and proactive approach to preventing publication misconduct and encouraging sound and reliable research practices. Series Editor(s) is/are responsible for guaranteeing, as far as possible, the quality and ethics of everything that is published in the Book Series.
If there is more than one Series Editor, it is understood that the responsibility concerning editorship is shared between them.
Series Editors should deal with the Publisher and its staff in a professional and courteous manner, ensuring their communications are appropriate in both volume and tone, and address all queries received relating to the work in a timely manner.
Proposal for a Book
Series Editor(s) suggests to the Publisher which book proposals submitted to the Book Series should be considered for publication.
Publication Decisions
The decision to move forward is decided by (peer) review of the proposal to establish its fit with the aims and scope of the Book Series, its intended appeal to a certain readership, as well as other considerations such as market potential (amongst others).
Best practice is to solicit constructive feedback from an appropriate number of independent experts which may be series editorial board members.
Reviewers should be made aware of the expectations as set out in the Guidelines for Book Reviewers.
Conflict of Interest
Series Editor(s) are expected to inform the Publisher of any interests that may influence, or may be perceived to influence, their decisions as Series Editor(s) of the Book Series. Financial and non-financial interests (including, but not limited to personal relationships, professional interests or personal beliefs) should be disclosed. Please note that the declaration of these interests does not disqualify the Series Editor(s) from the role as Series Editor(s) of the Book Series. We would expect Series Editor(s) to respect the confidentiality of the (peer) review and editorial process.
Although Series Editor(s) may publish in the Book Series for which they are Series Editor(s), they are expected to ensure that a member of the Book Series’ editorial board is assigned to assume responsibility for overseeing (peer) review and making decisions regarding acceptance or rejection of any manuscript submitted and/or co-authored by the Series Editor(s). Alternatively, they may seek advice from the Publisher in absence of an editorial board.
Libellous and Defamatory Content
Series Editor(s) are expected to seek advice from the Publisher if they believe a manuscript contains potentially libellous or defamatory content.
Plagiarism
To safeguard authenticity the Publisher may support the Series Editor(s) with plagiarism screening.
Confidentiality
Series Editor(s) should treat the following as confidential:
a) correspondence with direct representatives from the Publisher about the contract and contractual details of the series agreement;
b) contributions under consideration;
c) reviewers’ reports.