Publication Ethics
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:
- 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.
- Editors:
- Must maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and ensure a fair peer-review process.
- Decisions should be based on academic merit without discrimination.
- Reviewers:
- Should conduct an objective, fair, and timely review of manuscripts.
- Must maintain confidentiality and avoid any personal bias or conflict of interest.
- 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.