Publication Ethic

PUBLICATION ETHICS

Statement on Publication Ethics

Jurnal Pharmacoscientia is committed to upholding standards of scientific publication ethics; consequently, these ethical guidelines apply to all parties involved in the journal's publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and journal administrators. These ethical provisions are established to ensure academic integrity, objectivity, transparency, and the quality of published scholarly work. The publication ethics of Jurnal Pharmacoscientia are based on the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Author Ethics

Authors are responsible for:

  • Ensuring that the submitted manuscript is an original work, has not been previously published, and is not currently under review or consideration for publication in another journal.
  • Guaranteeing the accuracy and validity of all data, information, research results, and sources presented in the manuscript, ensuring they are scientifically defensible.
  • Upholding academic integrity by refraining from plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, image manipulation, or other actions categorized as violations of ethics and scientific integrity.
  • Properly citing and listing references for all sources used or consulted during the preparation of the manuscript.
  • Ensuring that every individual who has made a substantial scientific contribution to the research is listed as an author, commensurate with the level and nature of their contribution.
  • Ensuring that all authors have read, approved, and consented to the final version of the manuscript prior to its submission for publication.
  • Transparently disclosing any potential conflicts of interest that might influence the objectivity of the research conduct or the interpretation of the research findings.
  • Disclosing information regarding research funding sources if the research received financial support from specific agencies, institutions, or parties.
  • Ensuring the availability of necessary ethical approvals and/or research permits for studies involving human subjects, animals, personal data, or other research subjects requiring ethical clearance.
  • Promptly notifying the editor if significant errors or inaccuracies are discovered in the manuscript after publication, and cooperating in the rectification or correction process.
  • Refraining from duplicate or redundant publication and not submitting the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal.

2. Editor Ethics

Editors are responsible for:

  • Evaluating manuscripts based on academic quality, relevance, originality, and alignment with the journal's scope, without discrimination based on the author's race, religion, gender, nationality, institution, or background.
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of all information regarding submitted manuscripts throughout the editorial process.
  • Appointing reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript's subject matter.
  • Ensuring the review process is conducted objectively, fairly, and free from conflicts of interest.
  • Refraining from using information or ideas obtained from unpublished manuscripts for personal gain.
  • Avoiding conflicts of interest in editorial decision-making.
  • Taking responsibility for final decisions regarding the acceptance, revision, or rejection of manuscripts.
  • Addressing alleged breaches of publication ethics in accordance with established procedures.
  • Ensuring that corrections, retractions, or clarifications are issued if errors or serious violations are discovered in published articles.

 3. Reviewer Ethics

Reviewers are responsible for:

  • Conducting the review of the manuscript objectively, critically, constructively, and professionally, without being influenced by personal interests.
  • Evaluating the manuscript based on quality, scientific rigor, research methodology, originality, and alignment with the journal's focus and scope.
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of the manuscript and all information obtained during the review process, and refraining from disclosing it to unauthorized parties.
  • Refraining from using data, information, ideas, or research findings contained in the manuscript for personal gain or other purposes prior to the manuscript's publication.
  • Promptly informing the editor of any potential conflict of interest that could affect their independence and objectivity during the assessment.
  • Communicating review results clearly and objectively, accompanied by relevant comments or suggestions to assist the author in improving the manuscript's quality.
  • Avoiding comments that are personal, offensive, discriminatory, derogatory, or unrelated to the scientific aspects of the manuscript under review.
  • Reporting to the editor any suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication or falsification, or other forms of research and publication misconduct.
  • Completing the review process within the timeframe established by the journal and promptly contacting the editor regarding any issues that may cause a delay.

4. Journal Management Ethics

The management of Pharmacoscientia Journal is responsible for:

  • Ensuring the continuity of journal management and maintaining the quality of publication in a professional and sustainable manner.
  • Ensuring that all editorial and peer-review processes are conducted objectively, fairly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable standards.
  • Providing complete and accessible information regarding the journal's focus and scope, peer-review mechanisms, publication fees, open-access policies, and publication ethics guidelines.
  • Treating all authors fairly, without discrimination based on personal background, affiliation, or institutional origin.
  • Guaranteeing the security, confidentiality, and protection of information concerning authors, reviewers, and manuscripts undergoing the editorial process.
  • Addressing and taking appropriate action regarding any allegations or indications of publication ethics violations in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Upholding the integrity and accuracy of the journal's publication record and implementing amendments, corrections, or retractions whenever errors or violations warrant such actions.