USAunify.org & Progressive Power: These guidelines have been written with all these requirements in mind but especially recognizing that it is an important role of the publisher to support the huge efforts made by our journal editors, and the often unsung volunteer work undertaken by peer reviewers, in maintaining the integrity of our digital properties. Although ethical codes inevitably concentrate on the infractions that sometimes occur, it is a tribute to an academic and scholarly practice that the system works to prevent problems. USA Unify and Progressive power see comparatively rare occurrences of ethical violations, please see our privacy policy for strict adherence to causing no harm and an abhorrence to violence . The publisher has a supporting, investing and nurturing role in the academic communication process but is also ultimately responsible for ensuring that best practice is followed in its publications.

USAUnify.org and Progressive Power is adopting these policies and procedures to support editors, reviewers and authors in performing their ethical duties under these guidelines. We work with other publishers an industry associations to set standards for best practices on ethical matters, errors and retractions.