Reed Elsevier Editorial Policy
We have a responsibility to all our stakeholders, including our authors and customers, to produce information of the highest quality, which is original, accurate, comprehensible, fair, and timely and which avoids bias, defamation, conflict of interest, and which makes a clear distinction between editorial and advertising or other content.
We allow our editors independence in their decision making, free from external pressure in order to foster a free exchange of ideas. Where appropriate, we use methods such as double-blind, peer review to maintain confidentiality and ensure standards for impartial, balanced output are maintained. We uphold copyright laws.
We work with our editors and authors, directly and through editorial boards, to ensure awareness and compliance with our editorial standards. We provide clear instruction for corrections, retractions or withdrawals and provide mechanisms for reader and customer feedback.