Complaints and Appeals

JLDC provides a clear mechanism for handling complaints and appeals related to the journal’s editorial and publishing processes. Complaints may concern the actions or decisions of the editorial team, reviewers, editorial board members, or the publisher.

Issues that may be raised include, but are not limited to, concerns regarding the editorial decision-making process, suspected unethical citation practices, potential bias in editorial or peer-review procedures, or possible manipulation of the peer-review process.

All complaints will be carefully reviewed and addressed in a fair and transparent manner. The journal will communicate with the parties involved to clarify the nature of the complaint and to determine appropriate actions when necessary.

JLDC handles complaints and appeals in accordance with the principles and recommended procedures of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).