Editorial Policies

Maintaining Scientific Rigor and Ethical Publishing

The Journal of Stem Cell Therapy and Transplantation (JSCTT) is dedicated to publishing groundbreaking research in regenerative medicine, stem cell biology, and transplantation sciences. Our editorial policies uphold the highest standards of scientific integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing.

We strictly adhere to the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the World Medical Association (WMA) to ensure ethical and responsible dissemination of research.

Editorial and Peer Review Process

JSCTT follows a robust double-blind peer review process to ensure the accuracy, relevance, and originality of published research. The key steps include:

  • Initial Screening: Manuscripts are assessed for scope, formatting, and ethical compliance.
  • Plagiarism Check: We employ iThenticate to verify originality and prevent misconduct.
  • Expert Review: At least two independent experts evaluate the manuscript based on scientific merit.
  • Editorial Decision: Based on peer feedback, manuscripts are accepted, revised, or declined.
  • Final Approval: Authors must address reviewer comments before publication.

Ethical Considerations and Research Integrity

JSCTT maintains strict ethical standards to promote responsible research. Authors must ensure:

  • Originality: Manuscripts must be unique and not under review elsewhere.
  • Authorship Credibility: All authors must have significantly contributed to the research.
  • Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Any financial or research conflicts must be stated.
  • Ethical Approvals: Studies involving human or animal subjects must have approval from relevant ethics committees.
  • Plagiarism Prevention: All manuscripts undergo a strict plagiarism check.

Open Access and Licensing Policy

JSCTT is an open-access journal, ensuring that research findings are freely available to the global scientific community. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), allowing unrestricted use with appropriate credit.

Manuscript Submission and Editorial Workflow

Authors can submit their manuscripts through our online submission system. Key requirements include:

  • Manuscript Formatting: All submissions must comply with JSCTT’s author guidelines.
  • Review Duration: Peer review takes approximately 4-6 weeks.
  • Publication Frequency: Accepted articles are published on a rolling basis.

Data Sharing and Reproducibility

JSCTT encourages authors to share datasets to enhance research reproducibility and transparency.

Appeals, Retractions, and Corrections

Authors may appeal editorial decisions with supporting evidence. Post-publication corrections or retractions follow COPE guidelines.

Contact Editorial Office

For editorial inquiries, please reach out to JSCTT at [email protected].

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