Publication Ethics

COREDAO VIP Research Journal for Web 3.0 and Decentralized Systems is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal ensures that all published research in the domains of Web 3.0, blockchain technology, decentralized systems, smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi), cryptography, and related emerging technologies adheres to internationally accepted ethical principles.

The journal follows the ethical guidelines and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and other recognized academic publishing bodies.

Duties of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to the journal must ensure that:

  • The submitted work is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • All sources of information, data, code, algorithms, and ideas are properly cited.
  • Any form of plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or manipulation is strictly avoided.
  • Contributions of all authors are clearly defined, and all listed authors have significantly contributed to the research.
  • Any conflict of interest, financial or non-financial, is fully disclosed.
  • Ethical approval and consent are obtained where research involves human participants, surveys, or sensitive data.

Authors are responsible for the accuracy of their research findings and must promptly notify the editorial office if a significant error is discovered after submission or publication.

Duties of Editors

Editors of COREDAO VIP Research Journal for Web 3.0 and Decentralized Systems are responsible for:

  • Ensuring a fair, unbiased, and confidential peer-review process.
  • Evaluating manuscripts solely on the basis of academic merit, originality, relevance, and clarity, without discrimination.
  • Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and reviewer identities.
  • Taking appropriate action in cases of suspected plagiarism, ethical misconduct, or malpractice.
  • Making publication decisions independent of commercial or personal interests.

Editors have the authority to accept, revise, or reject manuscripts based on ethical and scholarly considerations.

Duties of Reviewers

Peer reviewers are expected to:

  • Conduct reviews objectively, constructively, and within the agreed timeframe.
  • Treat manuscripts as confidential documents.
  • Identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.
  • Report any suspected ethical issues, plagiarism, or conflicts of interest to the editors.
  • Decline review if a conflict of interest exists or if they lack expertise in the subject area.

Ethical Issues in Web 3.0 and Decentralized Systems Research

Given the technical and innovative nature of Web 3.0 and decentralized research, authors must ensure ethical compliance in:

  • Development and reuse of source code and smart contracts
  • Use of open-source software and datasets in accordance with licensing terms
  • Responsible reporting of security vulnerabilities and system risks
  • Avoidance of misleading claims related to blockchain performance, security, or decentralization

Handling of Misconduct

The journal takes allegations of misconduct seriously. In cases of suspected ethical violations:

  • Manuscripts may be rejected during the review process.
  • Published articles may be retracted with a formal retraction notice.
  • Authors may be blacklisted from future submissions.
  • Relevant institutions or authorities may be notified in severe cases.

Corrections and Retractions

If errors, inaccuracies, or ethical concerns are identified after publication:

  • Corrections will be issued where appropriate.
  • Retractions will be published for articles involving serious ethical breaches.
  • Retraction notices will remain permanently accessible on the journal website.

Conflict of Interest

All participants in the publication process—including authors, reviewers, and editors—must disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence the research or publication process.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

COREDAO VIP Research Journal for Web 3.0 and Decentralized Systems is dedicated to promoting transparent, responsible, and ethical scholarly communication in emerging decentralized technologies. The journal continuously reviews and updates its ethical policies to align with global standards.