Publication Malpractice
Publication Malpractice
Journal of Knowledge and Health in Medical Basic Sciences as a journal that follows the ICMJE’s Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals. The journal and the publisher expect people involve in publishing include authors, reviewers and editors follow the best-practice guidelines on ethical behavior contained therein. The publication of a study with incorrect data can have serious consequences for the researchers and the journal in which the study was published. The journal may be forced to retract the study. The ICMJE Publication Malpractice policy states that authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the validity of their findings. This policy is important to maintain the credibility of the journal.
- Responsibilities of the Editor
The Editor is responsible for overseeing the content of the journal and ensuring that it is of the highest quality. They are also responsible for ensuring that all submissions are properly processed and that all authors are properly credited. Therefore, editors evaluate submitted manuscripts exclusively on the basis of their academic merit (importance, originality, study’s validity, clarity) and its relevance to the journal’s scope, without regard to the authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, citizenship, religious belief, political philosophy or institutional affiliation. Also The Editor-in-Chief of JKH has full authority over the entire editorial content of the journal and the timing of publication of that content.
- Authors’ Responsibilities
Reporting standards
Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work is accurate and meets the reporting standards set by the journal. If an author discovers an error in their work, they are obligated to report this to the journal. We accept different type of article.
Original articles: authors should present an accurate account of the work performed and the results, followed by an objective discussion of the significance of the work with sufficient detail and references to permit others to replicate the work.
Review articles: authors should present an accurate, objective and comprehensive contents. editorial 'opinion' or perspective pieces: should be clearly identified.
Data access and retention
Authors are responsible for ensuring that the data they collect is accessible and retained for the duration of the project. They are also responsible for sharing data with together with the manuscript for editorial review as needed. This includes ensuring that data is accessible in a timely manner, maintaining data quality, and ensuring that data is properly archived. Also Authors have a responsibility to ensure that their data is accessible and retained in a manner that complies with applicable law. This includes ensuring that data is properly deleted, destroyed, or archived in a manner that prevents its unauthorized access or use.
Originality and plagiarism
Originality is important in writing, and plagiarism is not tolerated. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work is original and not plagiarized. If you find that your work has been plagiarized, you should immediately notify your instructor or publisher. Authors should be familiar with the guidelines for originality and plagiarism in their field, and should ensure that their work is original by following these guidelines.
Multiple, duplicate, redundant or concurrent submission/publication
Papers describing essentially the same research should not be published in more than one journal or primary publication.
Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submission is only one submission/publication. If their submission is found to be multiple, duplicate, redundant or concurrent, they are responsible for notifying the journal as soon as possible.
Authors should not submit manuscript for consideration that has already been published in another journal.
Authorship of the manuscript
Based on the newly released recommendations by the ICMJE, “an Author” is generally considered to be someone who meets the following conditions 4 criteria:
"1. Substantial contribution to the Concept or design of study; or acquisition of data, analysis or interpretation of data; and
- Drafting the article or revising it critically for important intellectual content; and
- Final approval of the version to be published; and
- Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved."
All authors should comply with the journals policies on conflict of interest
The journal includes only one corresponding author per article. Any further contribution details (eg, equal contribution) must be included in the contributors or acknowledgement sections at the end of the article. The order of naming the contributors should be based on the relative contribution of the contributor towards the study and writing the manuscript. Once submitted the order cannot be changed without written consent of all the contributors.
Prior to submission of manuscript to knh, the authorship list and order must be agreed between all listed authors and contributors, and they must also agree on who will take on the role of corresponding or contact author. Not all contributors necessarily qualify for authorship.
All persons who made substantial contributions to the work reported in the manuscript (such as technical help, writing and editing assistance, general support) but who do not meet the criteria for authorship must not be listed as an author, but should be acknowledged in the "Acknowledgements" section after their written permission to be named as been obtained.
Disclosure and conflicts of interest
When you submit your paper to the journal of JKH, full disclosure is required for conflict of interest (known as ‘competing interest’) that you, or your employer, or sponsor have not a financial, commercial, legal, or professional relationship with other organizations, or with the people working with them, that could influence your research. Conflict of interests can be financial or non-financial in nature. Authors can declare the conflict of interest in your cover letter or on the manuscript submission form in the journal’s online peer-review system. The corresponding author is responsible for confirming with the co-authors whether they have any conflicts to be declared or not. If there are no competing interests to declare, authors should include a statement to the article to confirm that there are no relevant financial or non-financial competing interests to report. If there is no disclosure, we will then publish the following statement: “No potential competing interest was reported by the authors.” According to ICMJE guidelines, a conflict of interest also may exist when an author (or the author’s institution), reviewer or editor has personal or financial relationships that influence (bias) inappropriately his/her action (such relationships are also known as dual commitments, competing interests, or competing loyalties). Conflict of interests can be financial or non-financial in nature. To maintain transparency, any associations which can be perceived by others as a conflict of interest must also be declared. Examples of non-financial conflicts of interests are Receipt of drugs, specialist equipment, tools, computer programs, or digital applications, Access to data repositories, archival resources, …
Acknowledgement of sources
Authors should acknowledge all sources of information used in their work. This includes not only the sources of information that the author was aware of when writing the work, but also any sources of information that the author became aware of after the work was completed.
The author should also provide a list of all sources used in the work.
It is also important to credit any individuals or organizations that helped to provide information or support for the work.
Authors should ensure that they have properly acknowledged the work of others, and should also cite publications that have been influential in determining the nature of the reported work..
Authors’ Responsibilities about Hazards and human or animal subjects
Authors should be aware of potential hazards when conducting research with human or animal subjects and take appropriate precautions to minimize those risks. The following is a list of responsibilities that authors should take into account when conducting research with human or animal subjects:
- Obtain informed consent from participants before beginning research.
- Make sure that research is conducted in a safe and responsible manner.
- Follow all applicable safety guidelines when conducting research with human or animal subjects.
- Make sure that research data is properly collected and managed.
- Respect the privacy of participants.
- Reviewers’ Responsibilities
Contribution to editorial decisions
Peer review assists editors in making editorial decisions and, through editorial communications with authors, may assist authors in improving their manuscripts. This includes providing feedback on the content, ensuring that all information is accurate, and providing constructive criticism.
-Provide constructive feedback on the article
-Include a brief summary of your thoughts on the article
-Provide a link to your own work if you have any
Reviewer's responsibilities in PDF format:
-Provide constructive feedback on the article
-Include a brief summary of your thoughts on the article
-Provide a link to your own work if you have any
Promptness
Reviewers are responsible for providing a prompt and accurate review. If a reviewer does not provide a timely review, the publisher may remove the review from the site. The reviewers should immediately notify the editors and decline the invitation to review so that alternative reviewers can be contacted
Confidentiality
Reviewers have a responsibility to maintain the confidentiality of any information they receive prior to, during, and after the review process. Such information includes the author’s identity, any associated data, and the manuscript itself. Reviewers should not discuss the content of the manuscript with anyone outside the journal’s review process nor share it with any person or institution that is not part of the review process. In addition, reviewers must not use or attempt to benefit from any information contained in the manuscript for their own purposes.
Standards of objectivity
Reviewers are responsible for adhering to standards of objectivity when reviewing research literature. They should not make any personal judgments but rather assess the quality of the material by focusing on its accuracy and relevance.
They should also consider the ethical implications of their work and strive to create an environment of intellectual integrity. Furthermore, reviewers should remain aware of recent developments in the field by staying informed about new publications and relevant events.
Acknowledgement of sources
Reviewers are responsible for checking that all of the authors have acknowledged the sources they have used in their work. This includes verifying that the authors have provided proper attribution to other works and have appropriately credited any material that has been reused. The reviewers should also ensure that any images or data used in the work have been properly cited. If the reviewers find instances of plagiarism, they should notify the editor and provide support for the allegation. Additionally, if the reviewers feel that the authors have left out or misattributed any sources, then they should inform the editor, who will then work with the authors to update the acknowledgement appropriately.
Disclosure and conflicts of interest
In the interest of maintaining the integrity of the publication process, reviewers are expected to alert the editor of any potential conflict of interest in reviewing a manuscript. Reviewers should also declare any potential conflict of interests such as close personal or financial relationships with any of the authors or their institutions. It is the responsibility of the reviewers to withdraw from the review process if they have any conflict of interest with the work or the authors. Additionally, if reviewers are aware of any previous or concurrent publication of the manuscript, they should alert the editor.
It is expected that reviewers will not make any changes to the manuscript or use any of the information for their own personal benefit.
- Publisher’s Responsibilities
Handling of unethical publishing behavior
It is the responsibility of the publisher to be aware of and take necessary steps to prevent unethical publishing behavior. This includes making sure that all authors, editors, and reviewers involved in the publication process adhere to a set of ethical standards. Furthermore, the publisher should have a clear and established policy in place that outlines the actions that can be taken in cases of unethical behavior, such as plagiarism or data manipulation. The publisher should also be willing to take appropriate action if any unethical behavior is discovered, and should make sure to communicate any changes or updates to its policies to ensure that all participants are aware of the standards that must be upheld. Finally, it is the responsibility of the publisher to ensure that any concerns raised about unethical publishing behavior are addressed in a prompt and effective manner
