Publishing ethics
At Paradigm, we are committed to promoting responsible and transparent scholarly communication. We support publishers, authors, and editorial teams in upholding the highest standards of integrity across the research ecosystem. To foster fairness and accountability, we provide guidance aligned with industry best practices, offer strategic advice based on the evolving expectations of indexing services and the academic community, and regularly review platform settings on reference-global.com. Our approach is informed by internationally recognized frameworks, including the principles set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
What we offer
Paradigm demonstrates its dedication to ethical publishing through comprehensive support across three main areas:
Tools and infrastructure
Our modular services are designed to support ethical workflows at every stage of the publishing process—from initial submission to final publication. We provide a suite of adaptable tools, including submission management systems, plagiarism detection software, and research integrity solutions.
Advisory support
For complex ethical questions, our experienced publishing specialists offer tailored guidance. While we do not mediate disputes or override editorial decisions, we help our partners navigate challenging situations by referencing international standards, identifying applicable policies, and suggesting clear, practical next steps. Our role is to build confidence and clarity—without compromising editorial autonomy.
Editorial independence
Paradigm fully respects the autonomy of our publishing partners. All decisions related to content, editorial policy, and peer review rest solely with the publishers we support.
We do not interfere in editorial matters or influence outcomes. Instead, we act as a collaborative partner—providing the tools, infrastructure, and expert support needed to uphold transparency, integrity, and independent decision-making across the publishing lifecycle.
Shared responsibility
In keeping with our values, Paradigm may suspend or discontinue collaboration if serious ethical breaches occur. This is not a punitive action, but a necessary measure to preserve mutual trust among authors, readers, and publishers and to safeguard the credibility of the scholarly record.
We remain dedicated to fostering publishing environments where integrity, openness, and independence are not only safeguarded but also flourish.