Publication Ethics

  1. Publication Ethics and Editorial Policies

 

This section defines the ethical standards, publication integrity requirements, and post-publication policies governing all manuscripts submitted to the JBCS. The journal adheres to the ethical principles and Core Practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), which guide all aspects of editorial decision-making, peer review, and publication management.

 

All submissions must comply with these ethical requirements. Manuscripts that do not meet these standards may be rejected at any stage of the editorial process.

 

9.1 Publication Ethics

All submitted manuscripts must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be original and not previously published
  • Must not be under consideration in another journal
  • Must not contain plagiarized, fabricated, or falsified content
  • Must accurately represent data, methods, and results

 

The journal enforces strict ethical standards at all stages of publication, including pre-submission screening, peer review, and post-publication monitoring.

 

9.2 Plagiarism Policy

All submissions are screened using similarity detection software prior to peer review.

  • Maximum acceptable similarity index: 15% overall
  • Excludes references, standard methodology, and properly cited text
  • Similarity above threshold may result in immediate rejection or return for revision
  • High similarity in core sections (Results, Discussion, or Conclusions) may result in rejection regardless of overall percentage

Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, is not permitted.

 

9.3 Authorship Criteria

Authorship must follow internationally accepted criteria (ICMJE standards). To qualify as an author, individuals must meet all of the following:

  • Substantial contribution to study design, data collection, or analysis
  • Contribution to drafting or critical revision of the manuscript
  • Final approval of the submitted version
  • Accountability for all aspects of the work

The journal does not permit ghost authorship, guest authorship, or gift authorship. Any change in authorship after submission requires written consent from all authors.

 

9.4 Research Misconduct and Data Integrity

The journal strictly prohibits research misconduct, including:

  • Data fabrication
  • Data falsification
  • Image manipulation or inappropriate enhancement
  • Duplicate or redundant publication

Editorial Investigation Procedure:

When misconduct is suspected, the following process is applied:

  1. Preliminary editorial screening
  2. Similarity and data integrity verification
  3. Request for author explanation and supporting data
  4. Independent expert review (if required)
  5. Final editorial decision

Possible outcomes include:

  • Rejection of manuscript
  • Correction of published article
  • Retraction of published work
  • Notification to authors’ institutions
  • Temporary or permanent submission restrictions