Publication Ethics

Ethical Standards for Authors

1. Authors shall submit only new original articles that have never been published elsewhere and are not during consideration to be published by any other publisher

2. Names of authors and co-authors must be only the persons who participate in the work submitted.

3. For quotations or taking some parts from other sources, authors must include citations with the correct format of Mahidol Music Journal. For quoting or reusing anything other than normal text (for example: pictures, poems, diagrams) from other sources, authors must confirm that the items are not copyrighted. Quoting and reproducing must be limited and under the fair use. In the case of an appeal due to copyright infringement, authors are only the persons who are responsible for.     

4. Authors shall present accurate, unbiased information, without deliberately distorting or manipulating any information.    

5. In the case of research with human subjects, authors shall declare that they have followed research ethics on human subjects and present evidence to Mahidol Music Journal to affirm that the research has been approved by an institutional research ethic reviewing board.    

6. Authors must indicate sources of research funding (if any) and conflicts of interest (if any) in the acknowledgements.  

 

The Ethical Standards for the Editors

1. Editors shall consider if submitted manuscripts are in the scope of Mahidol Music Journal and decide to publish the manuscripts based on evaluation of reviewers.  

2. Editors shall neither reveal authors’ names to reviewers nor reviewers’ names to authors.  

3. Editors shall not disclose information in submitted manuscripts to any person not involved in evaluation process, and remain confidential until the time of publication. Editors shall never disclose anything from rejected manuscripts.  

4. Editors shall recuse themselves if conflicts of interest are found between the editors and authors and/or reviewers.

5. Editors shall suspend publication if impropriety (such as plagiarism, manipulation of information, conflict of interest, etc.) is found. Decisions made by Mahidol Music Journal shall be final.   

 

The Ethical Standards for the Reviewers

1. Reviewers shall accept to review only manuscripts in the field of their expertise, which they can evaluate appropriately and within a given time frame.  

2. After receiving a manuscript, if reviewers realize that the manuscript relates to themselves (such as having participated as subjects in the work, having a private connection to authors, etc.) which will affect their evaluation, reviewers shall report to Mahidol Music Journal and refuse to evaluate the manuscript.

3. Reviewers shall not take any part of manuscripts that they are reviewing to be their own work, and shall not disclose any in the manuscripts to any other person until the time of publication.

4. Reviewers shall evaluate manuscripts with accuracy, without bias and personal matters, and shall not allow issues or topics (such as sources of information from ethnic groups, religious or political belief, gender, marketing benefit, etc.) in the manuscripts to affect their evaluation.

5. Reviewers must report to Mahidol Music Journal if manuscripts or part of manuscripts they are reviewing assemble a work already published, and shall indicate in the evaluation form any unmentioned similar research to the manuscripts. Reviewers shall also indicate if a manuscript may create conflicts such as resulting from not adhering to research ethics.

 

Publication Misconduct Statements    

Mahidol Music Journal (MMJ) implements a strict protocol for handling any instances of publication misconduct. Committed to maintaining high ethical standards, MMJ is proactive in addressing any allegations of such misconduct with seriousness. The journal highlights the importance of these principles:

Plagiarism: MMJ enforces a stringent policy regarding plagiarism, viewing it as a serious offense. Presenting the work of others without appropriately acknowledging the original author, including the unauthorized copying of all or part of a work, is deemed unacceptable. If plagiarism is identified or the similarity index exceeds 30%, the manuscript will be promptly rejected or retraction of the published article.

Multiple Submissions:  MMJ does not allow authors to submit their work to multiple journals for concurrent review. Authors must refrain from submitting any manuscript that is either published or currently under review to more than one journal at the same time. Engaging in multiple submissions is deemed a form of publication misconduct, and any manuscripts found to violate this rule will be rejected.

Falsification and Fabrication: In the event that manipulation, alteration, or distortion of research data is identified, the journal treats such conduct as a serious breach of publication ethics. Authors are expected to present accurate, reliable, and verifiable information at all stages of submission and publication. This includes the use of authentic sources and references. Any instance of falsification or fabrication, including the use of non-existent or misleading references, will result in prompt rejection of the manuscript or retraction of the published article, in accordance with the journal’s ethical guidelines.

Erratum: In the event that a significant error is introduced during the production of a published article, the journal provides a formal mechanism for issuing an erratum. An erratum is applied when the error affects the accuracy of the publication record, the scholarly integrity of the work, or the reputation of the authors or the journal, including instances where author-requested proof corrections were not implemented within the specified timeframe (within 30 days of online publication). Minor typographical errors are generally not subject to errata unless they carry substantive implications, such as incorrect units or data. Errors in figures or tables may be corrected through the publication of revised versions when necessary, while minor labeling issues are typically addressed through a brief corrective notice. The decision to republish corrected figures or tables is made at the editor’s discretion.

Retraction and Correction: In event of errors in published articles, MMJ has protocols for retraction and correction based on the specific situation. Retraction involves completely removing articles from publication, typically in cases of serious misconduct. Corrections refer to the publication of amendments to address minor errors or inaccuracies that do not impact the main conclusions of the article. Both retractions and corrections will be carried out promptly and transparently, following the journal's guidelines.

Peer Review Integrity: Confidentiality and transparency are crucial in the peer review process. Reviewers are entrusted with sensitive academic work and must preserve the manuscript's confidentiality, refraining from sharing its contents or discussing it with anyone without explicit authorization. The journal places utmost importance on protecting the integrity of this scholarly exchange.