Integrity
Policies and ethics
The rules we publish by, in full. They apply the same way to every manuscript, in every journal.
Peer-review policyHow manuscripts are screened, reviewed and decided.Publication ethicsStandards for authors, reviewers and editors.Plagiarism policySimilarity screening and how we act on findings.Correction and retractionWhen and how published work is corrected or withdrawn.Open access optionsOpen, hybrid and subscription publication routes.Article processing chargesWhat authors pay, and when.Informed consentConsent requirements for studies involving people.Privacy policyWhat we collect and why.