JOURNAL ARTICLE

Censorship and Editorial Bias.

  • Published In: Information Polity: The International Journal of Government & Democracy in the Information Age, 2026, v. 31, n. 1. P. 3 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Meijer, Professor Albert; Webster, Professor William 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the ethical challenges and editorial judgments involved in academic publishing, highlighting how decisions by editors, authors, reviewers, and publishers shape research dissemination. It discusses potential biases, such as those related to political contexts, controversial topics, and reputational concerns, which can affect manuscript selection and lead to inequities and reduced diversity in published research. The journal Information Polity emphasizes editorial independence, freedom of expression, and the use of double-blind peer review to manage bias, while acknowledging emerging practices like bias detection tools and ethics committees. The editors express openness to improving ethical oversight and invite input from their readership to enhance their processes. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Information Polity: The International Journal of Government & Democracy in the Information Age. 2026/02, Vol. 31, Issue 1, p3
  • Document Type:Editorial
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1570-1255
  • DOI:10.1177/15701255261423331
  • Accession Number:192697655
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