Publication Ethics Policy

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to Journal of Stem Cell Therapy and Transplantation must adhere to the highest ethical standards in research and publishing. Authors are required to:

  • Ensure Originality: Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
  • Cite Sources Properly: All references, prior research, and data sources must be accurately cited.
  • Avoid Plagiarism: Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited.
  • Provide Accurate Data: Research findings should be presented honestly without data fabrication or manipulation.
  • Disclose Conflicts of Interest: Any financial or personal conflicts must be declared at the time of submission.
  • Define Authorship Properly: Only individuals who have made significant contributions should be listed as authors.
  • Cooperate in Corrections: If errors or ethical concerns arise post-publication, authors must participate in corrections or retractions.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Peer reviewers are essential in maintaining the quality and credibility of Journal of Stem Cell Therapy and Transplantation. Reviewers should:

  • Maintain Confidentiality: Manuscripts should not be shared or discussed with others.
  • Provide Objective Evaluations: Reviews should be constructive, unbiased, and based on scientific merit.
  • Report Ethical Concerns: Any suspicion of misconduct, such as plagiarism or data falsification, should be reported.
  • Declare Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any conflicts that could influence their evaluation.
  • Complete Reviews on Time: Timely submission of reviews is crucial to ensure an efficient editorial process.

Editorial Responsibilities

The editorial board of Journal of Stem Cell Therapy and Transplantation is committed to ethical publishing by:

  • Ensuring Fair Peer Review: Decisions are based solely on scientific quality and relevance.
  • Maintaining Confidentiality: Manuscripts and peer review discussions remain confidential.
  • Addressing Ethical Concerns: Investigating issues related to misconduct, conflicts of interest, or breaches of integrity.
  • Issuing Corrections and Retractions: If ethical issues or errors are identified post-publication, corrections or retractions will be issued accordingly.

Research Integrity and Misconduct

Journal of Stem Cell Therapy and Transplantation enforces strict ethical guidelines to prevent:

  • Plagiarism: All submissions undergo rigorous plagiarism checks.
  • Data Fabrication and Falsification: Manipulation or misrepresentation of research data is unacceptable.
  • Duplicate Submissions: Authors must not submit the same research to multiple journals simultaneously.
  • Unethical Research Practices: Studies involving human or animal subjects must have proper ethical approval.

Violations of these ethical standards may result in rejection, retraction, or notification to relevant institutions.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

Journal of Stem Cell Therapy and Transplantation is dedicated to maintaining integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in scientific publishing. We align with international guidelines to uphold credibility and trust in research.

For ethical concerns or to report misconduct, please contact the editorial office at [email protected].