Journal Ethics

Ethics in journals give importance to original and authentic research with full transparency and conflicts of interest. The manuscript submitted to this journal must not be submitted in any other journal for publication.  While Institutional Ethical Committees (IECs) review proposals involving humans, authors are required to adhere to research guidelines prescribed by NMC, ICMR and various other bodies.

Author Responsibilities

  • Originality and Integrity:

Authors must give assurance that their submitted work is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere. The data must be authentic.

  • Authorship:

All authors are required to have made substantial contributions to the research and must have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript.

  • Disclosure:

Authors must reveal any potential conflicts of interest, including financial ties with the study's sponsor. All sources of financial support must be disclosed.

  • Citation:

Proper acknowledgment must be given to the work and ideas of others through suitable citations.

  • Accuracy and Honesty:

There should be a commitment to honesty and accuracy, with researchers expected to uphold integrity in their work.

Ethical Conduct in Journals

  • Integrity:

Journals are responsible for preserving the integrity of the scholarly record.

  • Corrections and Retractions:

Editors are tasked with promptly publishing errata, corrections, or retractions when significant errors or inaccuracies are identified in published works.

  • Confidentiality:

Reviewers are required to uphold the confidentiality of manuscripts and must not disclose information to others without the editor's consent.

Regulatory Bodies and Ethics Committees

  • National Guidelines:

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) provide guidelines for research ethics in India.

  • Institutional Ethics Committees (IECs):

These committees play a vital role in the evaluation and authorization of research proposals that involve human participants, guaranteeing compliance with established guidelines and ethical standards.

Key Concepts

  • Plagiarism:

It is essential to prevent plagiarism by utilizing recognized tools and techniques for manuscript verification.

  • Informed Consent:

In the context of human subjects, it is imperative to secure ethical approval and informed consent prior to initiating the research study.