Editorial Policy

Scope and Aims
Crimen is dedicated to advancing the field of criminal justice by publishing high-quality research that addresses contemporary issues, theoretical developments, and practical applications. The journal welcomes original articles, reviews, case studies, and commentaries that contribute to the understanding of criminal behavior, justice systems, law enforcement, and criminological theories.

Submission Guidelines
Manuscript Preparation: Authors should follow the journal’s formatting guidelines, which include specifications for font, spacing, citation style, and character count.
Submission Process: Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through our online submission system. Authors will receive confirmation of submission and a unique manuscript ID for tracking.

Peer Review Process
Review Methodology: All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process. Authors’ identities are concealed from reviewers and vice versa to ensure impartiality.
Reviewer Selection: The editorial team selects two qualified reviewers based on their expertise in relevant areas of criminal justice. Reviewers are expected to complete their assessments within 4-6 weeks.
Decision Communication: Following the reviews, the editor will communicate a decision regarding the manuscript (accept, minor revisions, major revisions, or reject) along with reviewer comments.

Authorship Criteria
Authorship is based on substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission.
Acknowledgment of non-authors who contributed to the research should be included in the manuscript.

Conflict of Interest
Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence their work. This includes financial, personal, or professional relationships that could affect the objectivity of the research or review process.

Ethical Standards
The journal adheres to ethical guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Authors must ensure that their research complies with ethical standards, including obtaining informed consent from participants and adhering to protocols for the humane treatment of subjects.

Publication Ethics
Plagiarism: The journal employs plagiarism detection software to ensure the originality of submitted manuscripts. Any form of plagiarism will result in rejection and potential reporting to relevant authorities.
Data Fabrication and Falsification: Manuscripts involving fabricated or falsified data will be rejected, and authors may face further disciplinary action.

Corrections and Retractions
The journal is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. If errors are identified in published articles, authors must promptly notify the editor. Corrections will be published as necessary.
In cases of serious ethical breaches or inaccuracies, the journal reserves the right to retract articles, following COPE guidelines.

Open Access Policy
Crimen is an open access journal, meaning that all articles are freely available to the public, free of charge. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 License. The right to use the content without written consent does not release users from the obligation to cite the content of the journal. We do not charge publication costs to authors or third parties. Both manuscript submission and editing services as well as article publishing services are free of charge, without hidden costs.

Editorial Board Responsibilities
The editorial board is responsible for maintaining the academic integrity of the journal, overseeing the review process, and making final decisions on manuscript publication. Board members must disclose any conflicts of interest. The editorial board takes all reasonable measures to ensure that authors and reviewers remain anonymous during and after the review process.

Diversity and Inclusion
Crimen is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within the field of criminal justice. Decisions are made solely on the basis of the quality of the manuscript and are not based on any racial, religious, ethnic, political, or other prejudices. We encourage submissions from underrepresented groups and perspectives, fostering a richer understanding of the complex issues in the discipline.

Updates to Policy
The editorial policy will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to reflect changes in best practices, ethical standards, and the evolving landscape of criminal justice research.

Conclusion
By adhering to this editorial policy, Crimen aims to foster a culture of integrity, and inclusivity in the field of criminal justice research. We are committed to providing a platform for high-quality scholarship that addresses pressing issues and advances knowledge in the discipline.