Laboratory of Privacy and Information Systems Security

Privacy & Editorial Policy

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Who do we share your data with

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Editorial Policy

Mission Statement:
LAPI2S is dedicated to advancing knowledge and promoting best practices in the fields of privacy and information systems security through rigorous research, collaboration, and dissemination of scholarly work.

Scope:
LAPI2S welcomes submissions from researchers, academics, practitioners, and industry experts across a wide range of topics related to privacy and information systems security. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Privacy-enhancing technologies
  • Cryptography and cryptographic protocols
  • Data anonymization and de-identification
  • Access control and authentication mechanisms
  • Security and privacy in cloud computing and IoT
  • Threat modeling and risk assessment
  • Ethical and legal considerations in privacy and security
  • Human factors in privacy and security

Editorial Principles:

  1. Quality and Rigor: LAPI2S is committed to maintaining high standards of academic excellence. Submissions undergo rigorous peer review to ensure scholarly merit, methodological rigor, and relevance to the field.
  2. Transparency and Integrity: The editorial process is conducted with transparency and integrity. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to adhere to ethical guidelines and standards of academic conduct.
  3. Diversity and Inclusivity: LAPI2S values diversity in perspectives, methodologies, and authorship. We welcome contributions from researchers around the globe and strive to foster an inclusive scholarly community.
  4. Open Access: LAPI2S is dedicated to the principles of open-access publishing. All articles are freely available to readers, ensuring widespread dissemination of research findings and fostering greater impact.
  5. Timeliness and Efficiency: LAPI2S aims to provide prompt and efficient editorial decisions while maintaining the quality of the peer review process. Authors can expect timely communication and feedback throughout the submission and review process.
  6. Continuous Improvement: LAPI2S is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in scholarly publishing. We welcome feedback from authors, reviewers, and readers to enhance the quality and effectiveness of our publication processes.

Submission Guidelines:
Authors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the submission guidelines provided on the LAPI2S Journals websites. Submissions should adhere to the formatting and style requirements outlined in the guidelines.

Peer Review Process:
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process, wherein both the identities of authors and reviewers are anonymized. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the relevant subject area and provide constructive feedback to authors to enhance the quality of their work.

Publication Ethics:
LAPI2S adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and expects authors, reviewers, and editors to conduct themselves with honesty, integrity, and respect for intellectual property rights. Plagiarism, fraud, and other forms of academic misconduct are not tolerated.

Copyright and Licensing:
Authors retain the copyright of their work published in LAPI2S Journals. Articles are published under a Creative Commons license, allowing for the dissemination and reuse of content with proper attribution.

Conflict of Interest:
Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence their judgment or decision-making during the editorial process. Conflicts of interest will be managed transparently and ethically.

Appeals Process:
Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions if they believe there has been a procedural error or if they can provide substantial new information relevant to their submission. Appeals will be reviewed by the editorial team with fairness and impartiality.

Code of Conduct:
All participants in the editorial process, including authors, reviewers, and editors, are expected to adhere to the LAPI2S Journals Code of Conduct, which promotes professionalism, collegiality, and mutual respect.

Contact Information:
For inquiries related to submissions, editorial policies, or general inquiries, please contact the editorial office at secretariat@aris-journal.com