Optical and Magnetic Materials Letters (OMML) is a peer-reviewed journal committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, the Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board members, reviewers, and the publisher. This policy is based on the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.
Publications in OMML represent essential contributions to the advancement of knowledge in optical, photonic, and magnetic materials. Peer-reviewed articles reflect the scientific method and the quality of research conducted by authors and their institutions. All parties involved in the publication process are expected to maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct.
The publisher of OMML is committed to ensuring that editorial decisions are independent and not influenced by commercial interests such as advertising or sponsorship.
Research misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
When misconduct is suspected or identified, the Editor will follow COPE guidelines to investigate the issue thoroughly and fairly. Appropriate actions may include:
The Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with the Editorial Board and in accordance with legal requirements (such as copyright, defamation, and plagiarism), is responsible for making the final decision regarding the acceptance or rejection of submitted manuscripts.
OMML provides a transparent procedure for handling complaints and appeals related to editorial decisions, peer review, or ethical concerns. All complaints will be processed in accordance with COPE best practices.
OMML encourages constructive academic discussion after publication. Readers may engage through correspondence, letters to the editor, or other appropriate academic forums.
Manuscripts are evaluated solely on their intellectual merit, without regard to the authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or political beliefs.
Editors and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and must not disclose any information except to those directly involved in the publication process.
Editors, reviewers, and authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Unpublished materials from submitted manuscripts must not be used in personal research without explicit written consent from the authors.
OMML supports transparency and reproducibility in research. Authors are encouraged to share relevant data, including datasets, methods, software, and materials, to facilitate verification and further research.
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