Psicumex Journal is committed to complying with and maintaining ethical standards of behavior at all stages of the publication process, and adhering to the code of ethics established by relevant international institutions:

Publication Ethics Committee (COPE, 2025)

The American Psychological Association (APA, 2002; 2003)

Elsevier Publication Ethics Resource Pack (PERK, 2025). https://www.elsevier.com/editor/perk

Checklist for publishers implementing the UNESCO recommendations for open science 2023 (https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000383327_spa)

Author duties and responsibilities

Ensure the originality of the article submitted for publication, that it has not been previously published, or is currently being reviewed by other journals. Also, ensure that you are not a co-author of another article being reviewed by the same journal or have published an article within the last two years.

For works to be eligible for publication, authors must strictly follow the guidelines defined on the website.

Authors should submit their articles to the journal in accordance with the aforementioned guidelines for authors.

Article authors must provide an accurate description of the research conducted, as well as an objective discussion of its significance. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all data presented is accurate and obtained in a technically correct manner.

Authors should not, in general, publish articles that essentially describe the same research in more than one journal or primary publication, nor should they plagiarize, in whole or in part, other published works, including self-plagiarism.

Ensure that the authorship of the article corresponds to the individuals who sign it. All those who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors.

Declare any relationship or association that may constitute a conflict of interest with respect to the article submitted for evaluation.

Clearly indicate the sources of information included in the work. Authors should cite publications that have been influential in the domain of the work presented.

Where applicable, obtain permission to use databases or reproduce material from other publications.

Respect the deadlines established by the Editorial Committee for the submission of revisions and corrections.

When authors discover a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, it is their obligation to immediately notify the editor responsible for the journal and cooperate in retracting or correcting the article.

All submitted articles will be reviewed using Ithenticate or Compilatio software and must have a percentage equal to or less than 15% to begin the review process. During this process, authors will be informed of the percentage of plagiarism and will be provided with a report for the correction of the manuscript.

Standard research violations

Informed consent

Ensure that ethical criteria have been followed in the research, for example, informed consent for the collection of sensitive data or participation in experiments.

Informed consent: When researchers conduct studies, provide therapy, or offer counseling services in person, digitally/electronically, or through other forms of communication, they must obtain informed consent from the individual(s) involved.

Informed consent must be understandable to individuals using an appropriate explanation of:

The purpose of the research

Estimated time to completion and the procedures

Voluntary participation and the right to withdraw from the study

Possible risks, discomfort, or adverse effects during participation

Potential benefits

Confidentiality limits

Incentives for participation

Who to contact if you have questions about research and research participants’ rights

Informed consent for voice and image recording in research

Waiver of informed consent for research

The authors appropriately document in writing consent, permission, and assent (when consulting with minors or individuals with disabilities).

Institutional Supervision

Ensure that the results obtained and awaiting approval are the results of a project evaluated by the Ethics Committee of the university or affiliated institution. To this end, the author or authors must provide accurate information about their research proposal and conduct it in accordance with authorized protocol.

Compliance with international publication guidelines

APA Code of Ethics

Psychologists are to take reasonable measures to avoid harming those involved in their research.

Avoid professional roles when there is a conflict of interest or when making false or misleading statements.

Maintaining confidentiality

Discussion of the limits of confidentiality

Deception in research: When conducting an experiment, the researcher must inform participants of the experimental nature of the study and take the necessary precautions. Participants must also be informed if recordings or images will be used.

Care of humans and use of animals in research

Use of assessments

Researchers should use assessment techniques, interviews, tests, or instruments with sufficient validity and reliability to be applied to different populations. In addition, they should administer, adapt (respecting the intellectual property or license of the questionnaires/tests), score, and interpret them for purposes appropriate to their research.

Assessments carried out by unqualified individuals and the use of outdated tests with outdated results.

 

Reviewer Duties and Responsibilities

Reviewers agree to report any unethical behavior on the part of authors and to point out any information that could be grounds for rejecting article publication. In addition, reviewers must agree to keep confidential any information related to the manuscripts they evaluate.

Reviewers must have clear guidelines for the process of review. Directives must be provided by the journal, and reviewers must evaluate submissions based on these guidelines.

All selected reviewers must notify the journal editors within the established time frame as to whether they are qualified to review the work or if they are unable to do so.

Any manuscript received for review must be treated as a confidential document. It must not be shown or discussed with other experts, except with editor permission.

Reviewers should conduct themselves objectively, express their views clearly, and provide valid arguments.

All privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and may not be used for personal gain.

Reviewers should not evaluate manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest that limit their objectivity.

Reviewers must be impartial when evaluating a submission as it relates to nationality, religious beliefs, politics, or other similar considerations.

 

Editor and Editorial Board Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure the confidentiality of author data throughout the publication process.

Avoid discriminatory practices based on gender, affiliation, academic degree, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, nationality, or any other factor unrelated to the content and quality of the article.

Ensure objective dialogue and confidentiality among all parties involved in the editorial process. Define clear and objective criteria for evaluating and accepting articles based on the purpose and scope of the journal.

Ensure transparency in the evaluation, double-blind review, and publication processes. Establish and ensure compliance with response and review requirements for both reviewers and authors.

Respond promptly and respectfully to questions, notifications, and the issuance of certificates.

Resolve any conflicts of interest.

Ensure compliance with international standards of ethics, research, and publication in all scientific and editorial processes related to the journal.