Our Commitment to Ethical Publishing

The Edge Review stands as a beacon of integrity in digital publishing, maintaining the highest ethical standards across our magazine articles, journal papers, webinars, and podcasts. These guidelines represent our unwavering commitment to excellence in knowledge dissemination and serve as a cornerstone for all our publishing activities.

Editorial Independence and Objectivity

Editorial integrity forms the foundation of our publication. Every decision we make stems from an independent evaluation of merit, untethered from commercial, political, or personal interests. While we embrace partnerships with leading organizations and maintain advertising relationships, we maintain strict separation between editorial content and commercial interests. When content is sponsored, we ensure clear labeling and transparency, never allowing external influences to compromise our editorial judgment.

Research Integrity

The credibility of research forms the bedrock of scientific advancement. Authors publishing with The Edge Review must present their findings with complete honesty and precision. This means providing genuine data that is accurately represented and rigorously analyzed. We expect authors to be forthcoming about any limitations in their research and to declare potential conflicts openly. The foundation of reproducible science requires that raw data be properly maintained and made available for verification when reasonably requested. Authors must secure appropriate permissions for any copyrighted material they wish to include in their work.

Peer Review Process

Our journal's integrity rests upon our robust double-blind peer review system. This process ensures unbiased evaluation of all submissions while maintaining the highest academic standards. Reviewers serve as guardians of scientific quality, providing constructive feedback that focuses on technical merit and scientific validity. We require our reviewers to maintain strict confidentiality and to declare any potential conflicts of interest that might influence their judgment. Our editorial team carefully documents all decisions, ensuring transparency and fairness throughout the review process.

Authorship and Attribution

Recognition in academic publishing must be earned through substantial contribution. We require clear documentation of all authors' roles and contributions, rejecting honorary authorship in all its forms. Contributors who support the work without meeting full authorship criteria receive appropriate acknowledgment. Changes to authorship after submission undergo careful review and require documented approval from all parties involved.

Multimedia Content Ethics

The digital age demands ethical consideration across all media formats. Our webinars and podcasts adhere to the same rigorous standards as our written content. We ensure balanced discourse and fair treatment of all participants, maintaining transparency in our production processes. Any editing must preserve the integrity of participants' views, and we clearly disclose any post-production modifications that might affect content meaning.

Privacy and Consent

Protecting privacy remains paramount in ethical publishing. Research involving human subjects must demonstrate appropriate informed consent and ethical oversight. We safeguard personal information and maintain promised anonymity. For our multimedia content, we obtain explicit consent for recording and distribution, ensuring all participants understand how their contributions will be used and shared.

Correction and Retraction Policy

Maintaining truth in publishing requires a clear process for addressing errors. Minor inaccuracies receive prompt correction through published errata, while significant errors or ethical violations may necessitate retraction. We maintain transparent documentation of all such actions, ensuring clear links between original content and subsequent corrections.

Implementation and Enforcement

Our editorial board actively oversees the implementation of these guidelines, addressing potential violations with thorough and fair investigation. Consequences for ethical breaches may range from mandatory corrections to content retraction or restricted future submissions. We maintain a documented appeals process to ensure fairness in enforcement.

Commitment to Progress

Publishing ethics must evolve with advancing technology and changing societal needs. We review these guidelines annually, updating them to address emerging challenges in scientific and technical publishing. This commitment to continuous improvement ensures our ethical framework remains relevant and effective.

Contact and Reporting

The Edge Review maintains an open channel for ethical concerns through our dedicated Ethics Committee. Please direct questions or concerns to info@edgereview.com. We review all submissions promptly and handle them with appropriate confidentiality.

Last Updated: March 2025