Code of Ethics and Publication

post(s) adheres to the Honor Code and Coexistence Policy of Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), with particular emphasis on Title II: Ethics of Research and Creation, which outlines the rights and responsibilities of researchers as well as protocols for conflict resolution.

Additionally, post(s) endorses the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), as well as the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). These principles apply to all participants in the editorial process: editors, reviewers, and authors. By adhering to these standards, the journal follows international best practices in editorial ethics and promotes responsible research and publication practices.

Author Responsibilities

Authorship must reflect substantial intellectual contributions to both the research and the preparation of the manuscript. All authors listed on a manuscript must meet the following criteria:

Authors also commit to:

Guest Editors Responsibilities

Each issue of the journal is developed in collaboration with a guest editor. Their responsibilities include:

Peer Reviewers Responsibilities

Peer review is fundamental to maintaining the quality and integrity of the publication process. Reviewers are expected to:

Editorial Team Responsibilities

The editorial team of post(s) follows an editorial process based on guidance and dialogue. During the initial stage, and in coordination with the guest editor, the editorial team conducts a preliminary selection of manuscripts to be sent for peer review. The Editor-in-Chief oversees the editorial process and is responsible for the final editorial decision on each manuscript, in consultation with the guest editor of each volume.

The editorial team is committed to:

Conflicts of Interest

All participants in the publication process—authors, reviewers, and editors—must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the evaluation or publication of a manuscript.

Conflicts of interest may arise from financial relationships, institutional affiliations, academic collaborations, or personal relationships that may affect objectivity.

Reviewers who identify a potential conflict of interest must notify the editors and withdraw from the evaluation when necessary.

Editors will avoid assigning reviewers who may have conflicts of interest with the authors.

Authors must disclose any relevant conflicts of interest at the time of submission.

Plagiarism and Academic Integrity

post(s) is committed to ensuring the originality and integrity of all published research.

Authors must submit original work and properly acknowledge all sources and references used. The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, self-plagiarism, data fabrication, or other forms of academic misconduct.

Submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools. If evidence of plagiarism or unethical research practices is identified during the review process, the manuscript will be rejected.

If such issues are discovered after publication, the journal will take appropriate corrective actions.

Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern

The editorial team of post(s) is responsible for addressing and evaluating requests for corrections concerning content published by the journal, regardless of whether they are brought to its attention by authors, readers, reviewers, or members of the editorial team.

When significant errors or ethical concerns are identified after publication, the editorial team will evaluate each case and determine the measures necessary to preserve the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record. When appropriate, this assessment will be conducted in consultation with the authors and other parties involved.

Depending on the nature and severity of the issue identified, these actions may include:

Corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions will be clearly identified and linked to the original article, ensuring that any changes made after publication are transparently documented.