Ethical Standards

In accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) recommendations

https://publicationethics.org/

ACS Publishing House is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity, research ethics, and professional responsibility in all its publications. Its editorial activity reflects the mission of the Art Conservation Support Association to promote responsible research and informed professional practice in the field of cultural heritage conservation and restoration.

The ethical principles below guide the work of authors, editors, reviewers, and all contributors involved in the editorial process.

Academic Integrity and Originality

All submitted works must represent original research or original scholarly syntheses. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts:

• present authentic research results and properly document sources;

• acknowledge the contributions of other researchers through appropriate citation;

• do not contain plagiarism, redundant publication, or other forms of academic misconduct.

Any form of plagiarism, data falsification or fabrication, or improper attribution of authorship is unacceptable and may result in rejection or retraction.

Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting manuscripts must:

• ensure the accuracy and credibility of the information presented;

• respect intellectual property rights;

• clearly indicate all sources, references, and visual materials used;

• obtain permissions for copyrighted materials;

• disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Authors are also responsible for presenting conservation and restoration documentation in accordance with professional and ethical standards.

Editorial Responsibility

Editors are responsible for ensuring the quality, scientific relevance, and ethical integrity of published works. Editorial decisions are based solely on scientific merit, relevance, and compliance with editorial standards.

Editors must:

• evaluate manuscripts objectively and without discrimination;

• ensure confidentiality;

• avoid conflicts of interest;

• take appropriate action in cases of suspected misconduct.

Peer Review

Manuscripts may undergo editorial and scientific peer review by specialists. The process ensures scientific quality, methodological rigor, and relevance.

Reviewers are expected to:

• provide objective, constructive, and confidential evaluations;

• assess scientific merit and clarity;

• identify uncited relevant work;

• disclose conflicts of interest.

Ethical Use of Cultural Heritage Documentation

Authors must ensure that documentation, images, and case studies are presented responsibly and in accordance with professional standards.

Research must respect the integrity of heritage objects, monuments, and cultural sites, as well as ethical conservation principles.

Transparency and Corrections

ACS Publishing House promotes transparency in the editorial process. If significant errors or ethical issues are identified after publication, corrections, clarifications, or retractions may be issued.

Commitment to Cultural Heritage Protection

Through its editorial activity, ACS promotes responsible research and ethical professional practice. Its publications support knowledge exchange and contribute to safeguarding cultural heritage for future generations.

Handling Academic Misconduct

In cases of misconduct (plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, etc.), the editor will investigate according to recognized publishing standards. Where necessary, corrective actions such as corrections or retractions may be taken to maintain academic integrity.