Ethical Standards for Publication

The journal Engineering Sustainability and Society promotes good editorial practices based on international standards of scientific ethics, aligned with the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) , as well as international editorial guidelines for academic publishing.

• All manuscripts are evaluated according to their scientific merit, originality, and academic contribution.
• The journal uses the Turnitin tool for similarity verification and plagiarism detection.
• Submitted articles must be original, unpublished, and not simultaneously under review by other journals.
• All authors must approve the submission and publication of the manuscript.
• The editorial process is conducted under principles of confidentiality, impartiality, and transparency.

The journal rejects any form of research misconduct, including:

• Fabrication or falsification of data.
• Inappropriate image manipulation.
• Plagiarism and self-plagiarism.
• Duplicate or redundant publication.
• Simultaneous submission of manuscripts.
• Deliberate manipulation of results or references.

Any suspicion of misconduct will be investigated by the Editorial Committee following the protocols established by COPE.

• The journal employs a double-blind peer review system for all scientific manuscripts.
• Reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest.
• Editorial decisions are made exclusively on the basis of academic and scientific criteria.
• Editors and members of the editorial committee do not participate in decisions related to their own manuscripts.
• Confidentiality of the editorial process must be maintained at all stages.

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, institutional, academic, or personal conflicts of interest that may influence the evaluation or publication process.

The journal may publish:

• Editorial corrections.
• Errata or corrigenda.
• Expressions of concern.
• Retractions in cases of serious ethical misconduct.

Decisions related to retractions will follow international COPE recommendations.

The journal receives reports, complaints, and appeals related to the editorial process through the email address: francisco.arencibia@unipamplona.edu.co . All communications will be handled with strict confidentiality and evaluated by the Editorial Committee in accordance with institutional and editorial ethical protocols.

• Ensure the originality and authenticity of submitted works.
• Correctly cite all sources used.
• Declare funding sources and conflicts of interest.
• Cooperate with the editorial and review process.
• Report significant errors identified after publication.

• Ensure objective, impartial, and timely evaluations.
• Preserve the confidentiality of manuscripts.
• Avoid conflicts of interest during the editorial process.
• Promote academic and scientific integrity.
• Apply corrective measures when malpractice is detected.

The journal reaffirms its commitment to scientific ethics, editorial transparency, and academic integrity at all stages of the publication process.