Principles of Transparency

1. Peer Review Process

CBRTS-JSD is a double-blind, peer-reviewed, electronic quarterly journal covering all aspects of Sustainable Development Sciences. The peer-review process and related editorial policies are clearly described on the journal website.

2. Governing Body

CBRTS-JSD is guided by a strong Editorial Board composed of recognized experts in the journal’s scope. The full names and institutional affiliations of editors are publicly available on the journal website.

3. Contact Information

The journal provides clear and accessible contact information for the editorial office, including official communication channels, on its website.

4. Author Fees & Access

CBRTS-JSD operates under a full open-access policy. All published articles are freely available online without charge to readers. An article publication fee is required from authors and is clearly stated on the journal website.

5. Research Misconduct

The Editor-in-Chief takes reasonable steps to identify and prevent the publication of research involving misconduct, including plagiarism, citation manipulation, and data falsification or fabrication, in accordance with ethical guidelines.

6. Journal Website & Policies

• Journal Name: CBRTS Journal of Sustainable Development (CBRTS-JSD) is unique and not misleading.
• Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose potential conflicts using an official declaration form.
• Publishing Schedule: The journal’s publication frequency is clearly stated.
• Archiving: Electronic backup and long-term preservation of journal content are ensured.
• Ethical Standards: The website reflects high professional and ethical publishing standards.