The International Medical Journal of Pediatric and Neonatology is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. All parties involved in the publication process – editors, reviewers, authors, and publishers – are expected to adhere to the following ethical guidelines:

  1. Authors:
    • Must ensure that their work is original, not plagiarized, and has not been published elsewhere.
    • Should provide accurate data and credit all contributors appropriately.
    • Are responsible for disclosing any conflicts of interest and acknowledging financial support.
  2. Editors:
    • Must maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and ensure a fair peer-review process.
    • Decisions should be based on academic merit without discrimination.
  3. Reviewers:
    • Should conduct an objective, fair, and timely review of manuscripts.
    • Must maintain confidentiality and avoid any personal bias or conflict of interest.
  4. Publisher:
    • Works to ensure ethical oversight of the publication process.
    • Is committed to investigating and addressing any ethical misconduct, including retractions and corrections when necessary.