Confidentiality Protocols

JM recognizes that wildlife and ecological research often contains sensitive location data or proprietary field findings that require strict confidentiality.

1. Confidentiality of Manuscripts

• Sensitive Data: Editors and reviewers must safeguard unpublished data regarding species locations and conservation strategies.

• Reviewer Duty: Any digital or printed copies of manuscripts must be destroyed after the review process is complete.

2. Peer Review Confidentiality

• Anonymity: The double-blind system is strictly enforced to ensure that ecological evaluations are based solely on scientific merit.

• Correspondence: Communications between editors and reviewers regarding scientific findings are treated as private and privileged.

3. Secure File Handling

• Access Control: Only authorized users may access the editorial system. All login credentials must be protected.

• Post-Decision: The review history and editorial discussions remain confidential even after a paper is published.