Editorial independence
Publication decisions are based on relevance, quality, originality and contribution. Commercial, organisational or personal interests must not improperly influence editorial judgement.
Publications
Ethics and Standards
The Centre applies clear editorial, ethical and professional standards to the books, reports, journals and academic work it publishes.
Publication integrity
Responsible publication from submission to permanent record
Our publishing process is designed to protect the integrity of the record, respect contributors and research participants, and ensure that editorial decisions are made fairly, independently and transparently.
Peer review
Where peer review applies, submissions are assessed by suitably knowledgeable reviewers. Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive and confidential evaluations and to disclose any conflict that may affect their independence.
Authorship and contribution
Authorship must reflect a genuine intellectual or practical contribution. Contributors should be identified accurately, approve the final work and accept responsibility for the parts of the publication to which they contributed.
Research ethics
Work involving people, personal data or sensitive settings must demonstrate appropriate ethical consideration, consent, safeguarding, confidentiality and lawful data handling. Formal ethical approval should be identified where it was required.
Originality and attribution
Authors must present original work, acknowledge sources properly and obtain permission for third-party material. Plagiarism, fabricated evidence, manipulated findings and misleading attribution are not acceptable.
Conflicts of interest
Authors, editors and reviewers must disclose financial, professional, personal or institutional interests that could reasonably be seen to affect their work or decisions.
Corrections and the publication record
Material errors are corrected openly. Where concerns affect the reliability or integrity of a publication, the Centre may issue a correction, expression of concern, withdrawal or retraction while preserving an appropriate record of the action taken.
Complaints and concerns
Concerns about editorial conduct, authorship, review, research integrity or published material are considered fairly and proportionately. Relevant parties may be asked for evidence before a determination is made.
Standards in practice
Accountability continues after publication
ISBN and DOI records, publication histories, amendments and supporting files are maintained through the Centre's secure publishing system to provide a durable and accountable record.