JLLRD takes seriously any form of misconduct or allegation of academic misconduct. We commit to taking all necessary actions, in accordance with COPE guidelines, to protect the integrity of the scholarly record. We review all serious allegations of misconduct and conduct investigations impartially and confidentially. The procedures and processes for handling allegations of academic misconduct, We follow the COPE guidelines in cases when we receive reports of academic misconduct or possible inaccuracies in published information. Whistleblowers and anonymous complainants receive the same level of attention and scrutiny. This includes maintaining any associated metadata and, if legally possible, the abstract.