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Editorial Policies

Overview

interactives Journal maintains the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing practices. These policies ensure transparency, fairness, and quality in all aspects of our publication process. All authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to adhere to these guidelines.

Publication Ethics

Authorship Criteria

Authors must meet all four criteria established by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE):

  1. Substantial Contribution: Made significant contributions to the conception, design, implementation, data acquisition, or analysis and interpretation
  2. Drafting or Revision: Drafted the work or revised it critically for important intellectual content
  3. Final Approval: Gave final approval of the version to be published
  4. Accountability: Agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work

Corresponding Author Responsibilities

  • Ensure all co-authors meet authorship criteria
  • Obtain consent from all authors for submission and publication
  • Serve as primary contact for editorial correspondence
  • Manage revisions and responses to reviewers
  • Ensure accuracy of author contributions and affiliations

Changes to Authorship

  • Must be approved by all authors
  • Require written justification to the Editor-in-Chief
  • Cannot be made after acceptance without exceptional circumstances

Originality and Plagiarism

interactives has zero tolerance for plagiarism and self-plagiarism:

  • All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software
  • Similarity threshold: less than 15% for review articles, less than 10% for original research
  • Proper citation required for all sources, including authors' own previous work
  • Direct quotes must be clearly marked with quotation marks
  • Paraphrased content must be properly attributed

Types of Plagiarism We Monitor

  • Verbatim copying without attribution
  • Substantial copying with minor modifications
  • Paraphrasing without citation
  • Self-plagiarism or text recycling
  • Code plagiarism in interactive components
  • Asset appropriation (images, videos, interactive elements)

Research Integrity

Data and Code Availability

Authors must:

  • Make all data underlying findings fully available
  • Provide access to custom code and algorithms
  • Include data availability statements in manuscripts
  • Deposit materials in recognized repositories when possible
  • Explain any restrictions on data sharing

Reproducibility Standards

For interactive systems research:

  • System requirements and dependencies must be documented
  • Installation and setup instructions must be provided
  • Core functionality must be reproducible by reviewers
  • Version information for all software components required
  • Demo instances should remain accessible post-publication

Ethical Considerations

Human Subjects Research

Studies involving human participants must:

  • Obtain appropriate institutional review board (IRB) approval
  • Include ethics approval number in manuscript
  • Ensure informed consent from all participants
  • Protect participant privacy and confidentiality
  • Follow Declaration of Helsinki principles

User Studies and Data Collection

For interactive systems evaluation:

  • Clearly describe recruitment methods
  • Report demographic information appropriately
  • Address potential biases in user selection
  • Ensure voluntary participation
  • Provide opt-out mechanisms for data collection

Peer Review Policies

Review Process

interactives employs a double-blind peer review process:

  1. Initial Screening (24 hours)

    • Technical check by editorial staff
    • Scope and quality assessment by Editor-in-Chief
    • Plagiarism screening

  2. Review Assignment (48 hours)

    • AI-assisted matching with expert reviewers
    • Minimum 2 reviewers for Gallery/Full papers
    • Conflict of interest verification

  3. Review Period

    • Gallery Short Papers: 7 days
    • Full Papers: 14 days
    • Extensions granted only in exceptional circumstances

  4. Decision Communication

    • Accept/Reject/Revise decisions within 48 hours of review completion
    • Detailed feedback provided to authors
    • Clear revision requirements when applicable

Reviewer Guidelines

Reviewers must:

  • Declare all potential conflicts of interest
  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts
  • Provide constructive, objective feedback
  • Focus on scientific merit and contribution
  • Complete reviews within designated timeframe
  • Test interactive components when feasible

Appeals Process

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by:

  1. Submitting written appeal within 30 days
  2. Providing detailed response to reviewer concerns
  3. Including new data or clarifications if relevant
  4. Appeals reviewed by independent Editorial Board member

Conflict of Interest

Disclosure Requirements

All parties must disclose:

Financial Conflicts

  • Employment or consultancy
  • Stock ownership or options
  • Research funding or grants
  • Patent applications or royalties
  • Speaker fees or honoraria

Non-Financial Conflicts

  • Personal relationships
  • Academic competition
  • Institutional affiliations
  • Previous collaborations
  • Philosophical differences

Management of Conflicts

When conflicts are identified:

  • Reviewers are recused from evaluation
  • Editors delegate decisions to others
  • Disclosures published with articles
  • Transparent documentation maintained

Author Rights

Authors retain:

  • Copyright ownership of their work
  • Patent and trademark rights
  • Rights to use in future works
  • Rights to share preprints
  • Rights to post on personal/institutional websites

License Terms

All content published under Creative Commons BY-NC 4.0:

  • Attribution required for any use
  • Non-commercial use only without permission
  • Derivatives allowed with same license
  • No additional restrictions may be applied

Third-Party Content

For embedded or referenced content:

  • Authors must secure all necessary permissions
  • Licenses must be compatible with CC BY-NC 4.0
  • Original sources must be clearly attributed
  • Copyright holders must be acknowledged

Open Access Policy

Immediate Access

  • All articles freely available upon publication
  • No embargo periods
  • No subscription barriers
  • Universal access regardless of location

Repository Policies

Authors may deposit:

  • Preprints at any time
  • Accepted manuscripts immediately
  • Published versions with CC BY-NC 4.0 license
  • Interactive components in code repositories

Preservation

  • Content archived in multiple locations
  • DOIs ensure permanent identification
  • Version control for updated preprints
  • Long-term accessibility guaranteed

Interactive Content Policies

Technical Standards

Interactive elements must:

  • Function across modern browsers
  • Provide fallback for accessibility
  • Include clear usage instructions
  • Maintain functionality for 5+ years
  • Not require proprietary software

Security Requirements

All interactive content undergoes:

  • Security vulnerability scanning
  • Privacy compliance verification
  • Third-party dependency audit
  • Regular security updates post-publication

User Safety

Interactive systems must:

  • Include appropriate content warnings
  • Implement age-appropriate restrictions
  • Protect user data and privacy
  • Provide clear terms of use
  • Include abuse reporting mechanisms

Corrections and Retractions

Corrections

We publish corrections for:

  • Errors affecting scientific accuracy
  • Incorrect author information
  • Mislabeled figures or data
  • Broken interactive components
  • Important clarifications

Corrections are:

  • Linked to original articles
  • Included in article metadata
  • Reflected in PDF versions
  • Announced to readers

Retractions

Articles may be retracted for:

  • Evidence of misconduct
  • Unreliable findings
  • Plagiarism or data fabrication
  • Ethical violations
  • Major unresolvable errors

Retraction process:

  1. Investigation by Editorial Board
  2. Consultation with authors and institutions
  3. Publication of retraction notice
  4. Clear marking of retracted articles
  5. Retention for scientific record

Editorial Independence

Governance Structure

  • Editorial decisions independent from publisher
  • Editorial Board appointed based on expertise
  • Terms limited to ensure fresh perspectives
  • Diverse geographical and institutional representation

Editorial Freedom

  • Editors free from commercial influence
  • No consideration of publication fees in decisions
  • Transparent reporting of journal metrics
  • Open communication of editorial policies

Diversity and Inclusion

Commitment to Diversity

We actively promote:

  • Geographic diversity in authorship
  • Gender balance in editorial positions
  • Inclusion of underrepresented groups
  • Accessibility in all publications
  • Multilingual support where feasible

Bias Mitigation

Measures include:

  • Reviewer diversity requirements
  • Bias training for editors
  • Regular diversity audits
  • Anonymous feedback mechanisms
  • Inclusive language guidelines

Complaints and Feedback

Complaint Procedure

To file a complaint:

  1. Email detailed complaint to admin@interactives.pub
  2. Include relevant documentation
  3. Expect acknowledgment within 48 hours
  4. Receive investigation outcome within 30 days

Feedback Mechanisms

  • Annual author surveys
  • Post-review feedback forms
  • Discord community discussions
  • Editorial Board reviews
  • Public comment periods for policy changes

Policy Updates

Revision Process

  • Annual review of all policies
  • Stakeholder consultation period
  • Public comment opportunity
  • Editorial Board approval
  • Clear communication of changes

Version Control

  • All policy versions archived
  • Change logs maintained
  • Transition periods provided
  • Grandfathering where appropriate

Last Updated: August 2025

Contact: For questions about these policies, please contact admin@interactives.pub

Governance: These policies are maintained by the Editorial Board of interactives Journal and comply with guidelines from COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics), DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals), and other international publishing standards.

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