The publication of a paper in IJOCE is an essential building block in the development of a sound and respected network of knowledge. It is a direct reflection of the quality of the work of the author/authors and the corresponding institution. Peer-reviewed articles published in IJOCE support and embody the scientific methods. It is therefore important to agree upon standards of expected ethical behavior for all parties involved in the act of publishing IJOCE: the author, the journal editor, the peer reviewers, the publisher and the society sponsoring the journal.