The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal or conference proceedings is an essential building block in the development of a coherent and respected network of knowledge. It is a direct reflection of the quality of the work of the Authors and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles support and embody the scientific method. It is therefore important to agree upon standards of expected ethical behavior for all parties involved in the act of publishing: Authors, Editors, Reviewers, Publishersand Societies or Institutions for society-owned or institutionally-owned journals and/or sponsored journals.

Sugisaka Masanoriwhich was founded in 1996, 01, 15, all ethical and misconduct cases are assessed and handled based on their individual merit while following the guidelines of a validPublication Ethics and Malpractice Statement (PEMS)& the Committee of Publication Ethics (COPE), such as theCOPE Core Practices, further guidelinesand the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).