Publication Ethics

For Author

  1. Authors must not submit a manuscript that has already been published or is simultaneously submitted for publication in another journal.
  2. Authors must ensure that the work is entirely their own and avoid all forms of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism. Appropriate citations and references must be provided when using information from other sources, including their own previously published work.
  3. Authors must avoid data fraud. They are required to present an accurate account of the work performed and, if requested, must be prepared to provide public access to the data supporting their paper for editorial review and/or to comply with the open data policies.
  4. Authors must declare potential interests and disclose all sources of funding for the study.

For Reviewer

  1. Reviewers must respect the confidentiality of the manuscript. They must not disclose information from the manuscript to others or use it for personal gain.
  2. Reviewers should be aware of any conflict of interests, and should decline to review a manuscript if such a conflict exists.
  3. Reviewers must conduct the review process in an impartial and professional manner.
  4. Reviewers must provide clear, constructive, and timely feedback to the editor.
  5. Reviewers must notify the editor if they suspect any misconduct in the manuscript.

For Editor

  1. The editor must ensure that the NIDAJLC peer-review process is unbiased. All submitted manuscripts must be treated equally throughout the review and publication process.
  2. The editor must maintain strict confidentiality during the review process. Information about the manuscript must not be disclosed to anyone except the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, and editorial board members.
  3. The editor must ensure that the review process is conducted efficiently by qualified reviewers whose expertise corresponds with the manuscript's content. The editor is also responsible for ensuring a timely review process that it strictly adheres to the double-blind peer review policy.
  4. The editor must ensure that manuscripts involving research misconduct or ethical violations are not published. Any ethical concern or complaint must be handled promptly and fairly.
  5. The editor must avoid conflict of interest (e.g., publishing their own work or co-authored work in NIDAJLC, using information from a manuscript under review for personal use, or accepting a submission in exchange for a favor).