Policies & Governance
The formal policy framework applied across every EP Journals Group journal. Each policy is maintained as a single canonical document and reviewed on a continuing basis.
Publication EthicsCOPE-aligned standards on misconduct, plagiarism, and authorship.Read policy →Research IntegrityExpectations for data, methods, and the integrity of the record.Read policy →Peer Review ProcessDouble-blind review by a minimum of two independent reviewers.Read policy →Editorial PoliciesHow editorial decisions are made and independence is preserved.Read policy →Corrections & RetractionsHow the record is corrected, retracted, or flagged with concern.Read policy →Open AccessImmediate open access under CC BY 4.0, with authors retaining copyright.Read policy →Copyright & LicensingAuthor copyright and the terms of the CC BY 4.0 licence.Read policy →Archiving & PreservationLong-term preservation and DOI-based permanent access.Read policy →Author ResponsibilitiesWhat authors must confirm on originality, ethics, and disclosure.Read policy →Reviewer GuidelinesWhat reviewers assess and the conduct expected of them.Read policy →Editorial WorkflowThe stages a manuscript passes through, with typical timelines.Read policy →Diversity & InclusionNon-discrimination and inclusive editorial practice across the portfolio.Read policy →Publisher GovernanceHow the publisher is administered and editorial autonomy is maintained.Read policy →