Ethics Statement

• Journal of Mechanical Engineering implements rigorous plagiarism detection protocols for all submissions. As part of our zero-tolerance policy toward academic misconduct, every manuscript undergoes mandatory plagiarism screening using certified detection tools prior to peer review.

   

  Ethical Standards for Publication

  To uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and maintain rigorous oversight throughout the research lifecycle, Journal of Mechanical Engineering has established comprehensive ethical guidelines for authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers. These standards, formulated in accordance with the Code of Publication Ethics for Scientific Journals, have been contextualized to align with our journal's operational realities.

   

  The guidelines serve three core purposes:

  ● Standardize scholarly communication practices across manuscript preparation, submission, peer review, and publication workflows

  ● Foster responsible research conduct through clear procedural expectations

  ● Establish preventive mechanisms against research misconduct while promoting ethical rigor in mechanical engineering scholarship

  ● This framework reflects our commitment to advancing scientific integrity while adapting international best practices to the specific requirements of Chinese academic publishing. 

   

  Peer review process

   

  All research articles, and most other article types, published in Journal of Mechanical Engineering undergo thorough peer review. Each published article was reviewed by a minimum of two independent reviewers using a single-blind peer review process, where the identities of the reviewers are not known to the authors, but the reviewers know the identities of the authors. Articles will be screened for plagiarism before acceptance.

   

  All submissions to Journal of Mechanical Engineering are assessed by an Editor, who will decide whether they are suitable for peer review. Where an Editor is on the author list or has any other competing interest regarding a specific manuscript, another member of the Editorial Board will be assigned to assume responsibility for overseeing peer review. Submissions felt to be suitable for consideration will be sent for peer review by appropriate independent experts. Editors will make a decision based on the reviewers’ reports and authors are sent these reports along with the editorial decision on their manuscript. Authors should note that even in light of one positive report, concerns raised by another reviewer may fundamentally undermine the study and result in the manuscript being rejected. Editor-in-Chief review is the final review process, which is mainly responsible for the political direction, academic quality and editorial publishing quality.

   

  Peer review is a system based on trust. Each party—the reviewer, the author, and the journal—relies on the others to operate professionally, ethically, expediently, and confidentially.

  
  

  Responsibilities of the Reviewer

   

  Provide a prompt, thorough, and impartial review of the article

  Give constructive feedback with reasonable suggestions and professional tone

  Avoid suggesting the addition of irrelevant or unnecessary references

  Alert editor to any suspected ethical issues

  Maintain confidentiality by safeguarding the unique contributions of the author’s work

   

  Responsibilities of the Author

   

  Accurately report research findings

  Ensure article meets all publication requirements and adheres to ethical standards

  Ensure article is an original work of the listed authors and is not previously published or currently submitted elsewhere

  Follow all ethical guidelines including authorship, citation, data reporting, and publishing original research.

  Revise article as per reviewers’ suggestions (or give a reason why not)

   

  Responsibilities of the Journal

   

  The journal’s responsibilities may be fulfilled by a journal Editor or Associate Editor

  Select, invite, and manage reviewers

  Ensure a fair and speedy peer review process

  Synthesize disparate peer review reports and arrive at a final decision

  Maintain confidentiality by preserving the reviewer’s anonymity and by safeguarding the unique contributions of the author’s work

  Uphold all policies of the publication, including ethical policies  

  Maintain the rigour of scientific research and protect the researchers’ intellectual property rights

  Any questions from authors or reviewers about the peer review process should be directed to the Editor.

   

  Confidentiality

   

  Editors will treat all manuscripts submitted to Journal of Mechanical Engineering in confidence. Reviewers are also required to treat manuscripts confidentially. Journal of Mechanical Engineering will not share manuscripts with third parties outside of the journal except in cases of suspected misconduct.

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