"The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), the Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) are scholarly organisations that have collaborated to identify principles of transparency and best practice for scholarly publications."1
At the Canadian Journal for the Academic Mind, we hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of transparency and best practices in scholarly publishing. As part of our commitment to integrity and ethical conduct, we align our policies with the principles set forth by COPE, DOAJ, OASPA, and WAME, who provide essential guidelines and resources that help us maintain a rigorous and responsible publishing process.
Transparency is a core value we uphold at CJAM. We strive to ensure that all aspects of our publication process are transparent and easily accessible to our authors, reviewers, and readers. From the initial submission to the final publication, we provide clear and comprehensive information about our policies, procedures, and editorial decisions. By embracing the transparency guidelines, we aim to foster an environment of trust, openness, and accountability.
Best practices are the cornerstone of our publication process. CJAM is committed to implementing and following the best practice guidelines to ensure the highest quality in scholarly publishing. These guidelines encompass various aspects, including authorship, peer review, ethical considerations, data integrity, and conflicts of interest. By adhering to these standards, we aim to promote robust research, maintain academic integrity, and safeguard the interests of authors, readers, and the scholarly community.
By embracing COPE's, DOAJ's, OASPA's, and WAME's principles of transparency and best practice, CJAM strives to contribute to the advancement of scholarly publishing as a whole. We believe that adhering to these guidelines not only enhances the quality and credibility of our own publications but also strengthens the integrity of the wider academic publishing landscape. As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, we continuously review and update our policies to align with the evolving best practices and ethical standards in scholarly publishing.
1. The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), The Directory of Open Access Journal (DOAJ), The Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA), and The World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). “Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing,” September 2022. https://doi.org/10.24318/cope.2019.1.12.