International Society for the Study of Information (IS4SI)
Code of Ethics
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Ethical Guidelines for the Summits
A steadfast commitment to the highest ethical standards is a cornerstone of the Summits. We uphold a comprehensive set of guidelines designed to cultivate a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment for all participants across diverse backgrounds and disciplines. These principles are fundamental to establishing a platform for high-quality interdisciplinary research and meaningful dialogue.
4.1. Core Ethical Principles
- Respect for All: Mutual respect and understanding are essential for successful cross-disciplinary collaboration. All participants deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, irrespective of their background.
- Confidentiality: Sensitive or proprietary information shared at the Summits must be maintained in strict confidence. Multidisciplinary endeavors often involve the exchange of sensitive information, necessitating strict confidentiality measures.
- Honesty and Integrity: All presentations and discussions should be conducted with honesty and integrity, avoiding plagiarism or misrepresentation. Collaborative scholarship demands the utmost adherence to academic integrity.
- Equity and Inclusion: The Summits strive to promote equitable access for participants from diverse backgrounds and regions. Cross-disciplinary work benefits from a diversity of perspectives and experiences.
- Harm Prevention: The Summits are committed to preventing harm to individuals, society, or the environment, including the prevention of misuse or abuse of information. Multidisciplinary studies often have societal implications, requiring careful consideration of potential harms.
- Legal Compliance: Adherence to all applicable laws and regulations is essential. Collaborative projects may span multiple legal jurisdictions, necessitating compliance with various legal frameworks.
- Peace Promotion: The Summits foster a culture of peace and avoids the promotion of violence. Cross-disciplinary dialogue can contribute to peace building and conflict resolution efforts.
- Ethical Awareness: The ethical implications of the information society, including potential misuse or abuse of information technology, should be discussed. Multidisciplinary inquiry can contribute to addressing ethical challenges posed by the information society.
4.2. Summits Standards and Procedures
To uphold the quality and integrity of the Summits, the following standards and procedures are implemented:
- Rigorous Peer Review: A stringent interdisciplinary peer review process is employed to assess submitted manuscripts.
- Research Integrity: Measures are in place to detect and prevent research misconduct, such as plagiarism or data fabrication. Collaborative research requires robust safeguards to ensure research integrity.
- Editorial Transparency: The names and affiliations of the Summits’ editors are publicly disclosed, along with contact information.
- Financial Clarity: The publication fee for authors is clearly communicated.
- Accessibility: The Summits are indexed in relevant databases to enhance discoverability.
- Content Focus: The Summits exclusively publish high-quality interdisciplinary research articles.
- Language: The Summits are conducted in English.
By adhering to these ethical guidelines and standards, the Summits aim to be a leading platform for high-quality collaborative research and constructive dialogue within the information studies community.
IS4SI 2024
