Whistleblowing policy

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

Inappropriate behaviour and ethical breaches must be brought to the attention of the editor and the Editorial Committee, together with the corresponding evidence, so that a formal investigation process can be initiated.

The editor, with the advice of the Editorial Committee and the University's Legal Office, will take the decision to initiate the corresponding investigation.

The evidence will be compiled and the process will be completely confidential.

Offences considered minor may be resolved without further consultation, and the accused will always be allowed to present their defence.

If the offence is considered serious by the editor, with the advice of the Editorial Committee and the University's Legal Office, the employers of the accused must be notified after consultation with the relevant bodies. 

References

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

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