Publication Ethics

Research integrity

Authors report their methods, data and results honestly. Fabrication, falsification and selective reporting are not acceptable. Authors keep the underlying records and make them available to editors on request.

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Plagiarism and text recycling

Detailed policy wording is pending formal approval.

Conflicts of interest

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Authorship and contributions

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Use of generative AI

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Research with people, data and communities

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Corrections, retractions and expressions of concern

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Complaints and appeals

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