Publication Ethics Policy

Responsibilities of Authors

All authors submitting manuscripts to JCCM must adhere to the following ethical standards:

  • Originality and Plagiarism: Manuscripts must be original, properly cited, and free from plagiarism, including self-plagiarism.
  • Data Accuracy and Integrity: Authors must ensure that their research data is accurate, complete, and transparent. Any fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting of results is strictly prohibited.
  • Authorship and Contributions: Only individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research should be listed as authors. Guest, honorary, or ghost authorship is not acceptable.
  • Ethical Research Practices: Studies involving human subjects, animals, or clinical trials must comply with ethical guidelines, including obtaining approval from relevant ethics committees.
  • Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence their research.
  • Corrections and Retractions: If an author discovers a significant error in their work, they must inform the journal promptly so that corrections or retractions can be issued as necessary.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and credibility of published research in JCCM. They are expected to:

  • Maintain Confidentiality: Manuscripts under review should be treated as confidential documents.
  • Provide Objective and Constructive Feedback: Reviews should be based on scientific merit and presented in a fair and unbiased manner.
  • Identify Ethical Issues: Reviewers should report suspected plagiarism, data manipulation, or ethical concerns.
  • Declare Conflicts of Interest: If a reviewer has a personal or professional conflict of interest with the authors or research, they must decline the review.
  • Respect Deadlines: Timely peer review ensures efficient publication processing.

Responsibilities of Editors

The editorial board of JCCM is dedicated to upholding ethical publication practices. Editors are responsible for:

  • Ensuring Fair and Transparent Peer Review: Editorial decisions are based purely on scientific merit and research relevance.
  • Maintaining Confidentiality: Editors must not disclose manuscript details to unauthorized individuals.
  • Addressing Research Misconduct: Any allegations of misconduct, such as plagiarism or falsified data, will be investigated thoroughly.
  • Issuing Retractions and Corrections: If ethical violations or major errors are discovered post-publication, necessary corrective actions will be taken.

Addressing Research Misconduct

JCCM has a zero-tolerance policy for research misconduct, including:

  • Plagiarism: Direct copying, self-plagiarism, or paraphrasing without attribution is strictly prohibited.
  • Data Fabrication and Falsification: Manipulating or misrepresenting data is unacceptable.
  • Unethical Research Practices: Any study that violates ethical guidelines for human or animal research will not be accepted.
  • Duplicate Submissions: Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously is not allowed.

If research misconduct is identified:

  • An internal investigation will be conducted.
  • If misconduct is confirmed, the manuscript will be rejected or retracted.
  • In severe cases, the authors’ institution or funding bodies may be notified.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

The Journal of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine is dedicated to fostering a culture of integrity and ethical responsibility in scientific research. By following international publication ethics, we aim to maintain trust and credibility in cardiovascular research.

For ethical concerns or to report a violation, please contact the editorial office at assistant-jccm@cardiologymedjournal.com.