Publication Ethics

The journal upholds the highest standards of publication ethics and expects all authors to adhere to the following guidelines:

  1. Originality and Plagiarism
    • Authors must ensure that their submissions are original works and do not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. Any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited. All sources must be properly cited.
  2. Authorship Criteria
    • All individuals listed as authors must have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. Each author should be able to take public responsibility for the content of the work.
  3. Agreement Among Co-Authors
    • The corresponding author must confirm that all co-authors agree with the submission and publication of the manuscript. Any individual who has made a substantial contribution to the work should be acknowledged as a co-author.
  4. Multiple Submissions
    • Authors are prohibited from submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. Any previous submissions must be disclosed.
  5. Prior Publication
    • Authors must not submit manuscripts that have been published elsewhere or are based on previously published work, either in part or in whole.
  6. Disclosure of Funding Sources
    • Authors must disclose any financial support received for the research and any potential conflicts of interest that may influence their work.
  7. Data Fabrication and Falsification
    • Authors must not engage in data fabrication or falsification. All data presented in the manuscript should be accurate and verifiable.
  8. Conflict of Interest
    • Authors should declare any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their research or interpretation of results.
  9. Ethical Compliance
    • Authors must comply with ethical standards in conducting research, including obtaining necessary approvals from relevant ethical committees or institutional review boards when applicable.
  10. Retractions and Corrections
    • If authors become aware of significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work, they are obligated to notify the journal promptly and cooperate with the editorial team to retract or correct the paper as necessary.
By adhering to these ethical guidelines, authors contribute to maintaining the integrity and quality of scholarly publishing. This example outlines key ethical considerations that authors should follow when submitting their work to a journal, ensuring clarity and accountability in the publication process.
 
 
Editorial Team
HealthSense: Journal of Public Health Perspective