Whistleblowing policy

Authors who engage in any of the malpractices associated with scientific publication—plagiarism in its various forms, improper authorship, duplicate or fragmented publication, data falsification, or data manipulation—will receive a notification from the journal's editorial committee. Cases deemed serious will be reported to the author's immediate supervisor at their affiliated institution (Reyes, 2022; María & Díaz, 2018).

• Inappropriate conduct and ethical violations must be reported to the editor and the Editorial Committee, along with the corresponding evidence to initiate a formal investigation.
• The editor, with the advice of the Editorial Committee and the University's Legal Office, will decide whether to initiate the corresponding investigation.
• Evidence will be collected, and the process will be completely confidential.
• Minor infractions may be resolved without further consultation, and the accused will always be allowed to present their defense. 
• If the editor deems the offense serious, in consultation with the Editorial Committee and the University's Legal Office, the employer(s) of the accused must be notified, following an opinion from the relevant consulting bodies.

References

María, R., & Díaz, L. (2018). Scientific misconduct in publication. Cuban Journal of Hematology, Immunology and Hemotherapy, 34(1), 96–101. http://scielo.sld.cu96

Reyes, R. (2022). Bad practices in scientific writing. Fides et Ratio - Journal of Cultural and Scientific Dissemination of La Salle University in Bolivia, 23(23), 97–126.