The following supplementary policies apply to the operation of JHER and should be read together with the journal’s editorial, ethics, and review policies.
- Conflict of Interest
Authors, reviewers, and editors should disclose any financial, institutional, personal, or professional relationship that could reasonably be perceived to influence their judgment. Where a conflict exists, the journal may take appropriate management steps, including reassignment of editorial responsibility or reviewer replacement. - Copyright and Licensing
The journal shall state clearly whether copyright remains with the author, is shared, or is transferred under a publication agreement. The applicable licence or reuse terms, where adopted, should be displayed on the article page and in the journal’s policy information. - Archiving and Preservation
The journal supports responsible preservation of the scholarly record. Published content may be stored through the journal platform, institutional repositories, library arrangements, or other recognised preservation pathways adopted by the journal. - Data Availability
Where appropriate to the discipline and research design, authors are encouraged to retain underlying data and make data availability information clear in the manuscript. Where data cannot be shared openly, authors should explain any ethical, legal, or confidentiality limitations. - Complaints and Appeals
Authors who wish to appeal an editorial decision or raise a complaint about editorial handling should write formally to the editorial office, providing clear grounds and relevant supporting information. Appeals are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief or another appropriately designated officer. - Revenue Sources and Transparency
The journal should be transparent about any legitimate sources of operational support, including institutional sponsorship, subscriptions, publication fees, or grants, where applicable. - Website Integrity
The journal aims to maintain accurate information about its scope, editorial team, policies, fees, and publication schedule. Material changes to journal operations should be reflected promptly on the website to avoid misleading authors and readers.