LEX FUTURA (The Future of Law Journal) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal adheres to best practices in scholarly publishing, ensuring that all submitted manuscripts are handled with fairness, transparency, and respect.

Duties of Authors

• Originality: Authors must submit original work that has not been published or is not under consideration elsewhere.
• Plagiarism: Authors must avoid all forms of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism. Proper acknowledgment and citation of all sources are required.
• Data Integrity: Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy, validity, and authenticity of the data and findings presented in their manuscripts.
• Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to their research and publication.
• Ethical Approval: Authors must confirm that research involving human or animal subjects has received approval from the appropriate ethical review boards or institutions.

Duties of Editors

• Fairness and Impartiality: Editors evaluate manuscripts based solely on academic merit and relevance, without discrimination based on race, gender, nationality, or other personal characteristics.
• Confidentiality: Editors must maintain the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and only share information with individuals directly involved in the review process.
• Conflict of Interest: Editors must avoid conflicts of interest and must not use unpublished materials for their own research without the author’s explicit consent.

Duties of Reviewers

• Objectivity and Confidentiality: Reviewers must conduct evaluations objectively and maintain strict confidentiality, providing constructive and unbiased feedback.
• Timeliness: Reviewers are expected to complete their reviews promptly to support the journal’s publication schedule.
• Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their assessment of the manuscript.

LEX FUTURA adheres to these ethical principles to ensure that its publication process maintains the highest level of trust, transparency, and academic rigor.