Ethics code

Revista Colincing de Estudios Multidisciplinarios is committed to promoting responsible and high-quality research. This Code of Ethics sets forth the principles and standards that govern the conduct of authors, reviewers, and editors, ensuring integrity and transparency in the publication process. Our objective is to foster trust within the academic community and ensure compliance with international ethical standards.

  1. Responsibilities of the Editorial Committee

    The Editorial Committee is committed to ensuring the quality of published content by promoting academic rigor and research integrity. Its main responsibilities include:

    • Ensuring a fair peer review process based on objective criteria.
    • Evaluating manuscripts solely on their academic content, without discrimination based on origin, nationality, ideology, or institutional affiliation of the authors.
    • Making editorial decisions based on objective criteria and the journal’s established policies.
    • Implementing measures to prevent plagiarism and other unethical research practices.
  2. Privacy and confidentiality

    All submitted manuscripts will be treated with strict confidentiality. The data of authors, reviewers, and editors will be protected in accordance with international regulations. No information regarding manuscripts under review will be disclosed to individuals outside the editorial and peer review process.

  3. Integrity and originality of articles
    • All manuscripts must be original and unpublished, and not under simultaneous review elsewhere.
    • Plagiarism and unjustified reuse of substantial parts of previous publications by the same authors (self-plagiarism) are prohibited.
    • Authors must ensure that their work has been conducted honestly and that all sources of information have been properly cited.
  4. Conflict of interest statement

    Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the editorial process. Any situation that compromises the objectivity of the process will be evaluated by the Editorial Committee, and if a conflict of interest is identified, the reviewer or editor involved must refrain from participating in the manuscript’s evaluation.

  5. Peer review process

    The journal applies a double-blind peer review system, ensuring that reviewers and authors remain anonymous. This process aims to:

    • Ensure the scientific quality of published articles.
    • Suggest improvements to manuscripts.
    • Identify potential errors or irregularities in the reviewed studies.
  6. Open access

    All articles published in the journal will be available in open access under the license established by the journal, promoting the free circulation of knowledge and its impact on the academic community and society at large.

  7. Commitment to international standards

    The journal adheres to the principles and standards established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), ensuring best practices in scientific publishing and the protection of editorial integrity.

  8. Prevention and correction of inappropriate conduct

    Any report of unethical research or editorial practices, including undeclared conflicts of interest, will be reviewed with the utmost seriousness. Corrective actions will be taken if inappropriate conduct is confirmed, including article retraction and, where applicable, notification to the relevant institutions.

    For health-related research

  9. Scientific research involving human participation

    It is mandatory for authors to comply with the regulations of the National Bioethics Commission in Health (CNBS), particularly the clinical trial regulations, the informed consent regulations, the genetic material use regulations, and international standards: the Declaration of Helsinki, the CIOMS International Ethical Guidelines, the Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights, among others.

  10. Requirements and regulations for studies involving human subjects

    For publication proposals derived from studies involving human subjects, authors must submit:

    • Certification from a duly authorized Human Research Ethics Committee (CEISH): only for Observational/Original Studies (Cohort, Case-Control, Cross-sectional, Ecological, Case Series, Case Reports, and Multicenter Studies), and Experimental Studies (Clinical Trials).
    • Approval letter from the National Agency for Regulation, Control and Sanitary Surveillance (ARCSA): only for clinical trials.
    • Informed consent: only for case reports.

    This Code of Ethics reflects the journal’s commitment to transparency, integrity, and excellence in scientific publishing.