Censorship and Editorial Bias

Citation

Meijer A & Webster W (2026) Censorship and Editorial Bias. Information Polity, 31 (1), pp. 3-3. https://doi.org/10.1177/15701255261423331

Abstract
First paragraph: Behind every published article is a complex web of social interaction between editors, authors, reviewers and publishers which shapes how research is conceived, undertaken and disseminated. Some publishing decisions are straightforward, and clearly communicated, such as language, grammar, structure, publishing schedules and citations. Others are more subtle and open to interpretation, and may present ethical dilemmas for the author, reviewer, editor and publisher. Ethical issues can range from the use of AI and self-plagiarism, through to manipulating research findings and research bias. Editors-in-Chief may exert a bias, in their initial selection or rejection of manuscripts, and in their choice of reviewers, and this can be conscious or subconscious. Ethical issues are never far away in the publishing game.

Journal
Information Polity: Volume 31, Issue 1