Ethical Standards for Authors

The Journal of Pulmonology and Respiratory Research (JPRR) requires authors to follow the highest ethical standards when preparing and submitting manuscripts. These standards are based on COPE, ICMJE, and international best practices in scholarly publishing.

Originality and Plagiarism

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
  • Authors must not engage in plagiarism, including self-plagiarism or text recycling.
  • All sources must be cited accurately, including ideas, figures, and data from others.

Authorship Criteria

Authorship must be based on the following criteria:

  1. Substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or analysis of the study.
  2. Drafting or revising the manuscript critically for intellectual content.
  3. Final approval of the version to be published.
  4. Accountability for all aspects of the work.
Guest, gift, or ghost authorship is prohibited. All authors must meet the above criteria.

Data Integrity and Transparency

  • Data must be presented honestly, without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate manipulation.
  • Raw data should be preserved and made available to editors or reviewers upon request.
  • Authors are encouraged to deposit datasets in open repositories for reproducibility.

Ethical Approval and Consent

Research involving humans or animals must comply with ethical standards:

  • Human studies require approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) and informed consent from participants.
  • Animal studies must follow institutional and international animal care guidelines.
  • Case reports must include written patient consent for publication.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that may influence their research, including:

  • Funding sources and grants.
  • Consultancies, stock ownership, or employment affiliations.
  • Potential intellectual property conflicts.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors must not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously. Duplicate or redundant publication is a violation of ethical standards.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Proper acknowledgment of others’ work is required. Authors must cite all relevant publications that have influenced their research.

Corrections and Retractions

Authors have a responsibility to promptly notify the editorial office if significant errors are discovered in their work, whether published or under review. Depending on the situation:

  • Corrections may be issued for honest errors.
  • Retractions may occur in cases of misconduct or invalid findings.

Responsibilities During Peer Review

  • Authors must respond promptly to editorial and reviewer comments.
  • Revisions must be submitted by the deadlines provided.
  • Changes made in revisions should be clearly highlighted and justified.

Funding and Acknowledgments

Authors must provide accurate details of all funding sources and acknowledge contributions from individuals or organizations that do not meet authorship criteria.

Publication Misconduct

Examples of misconduct include:

  • Plagiarism, fabrication, or falsification of data.
  • Duplicate submissions or redundant publications.
  • Improper manipulation of peer review or citation practices.

FAQs

What happens if plagiarism is detected?

The manuscript will be rejected, and future submissions by the authors may be restricted. If detected after publication, the article may be retracted.

Can authorship be changed after submission?

Yes, but only with the written consent of all authors and editorial approval. Changes in authorship are strictly regulated.

Do all studies need ethics approval?

Yes, unless exempt under national or institutional regulations. A statement of approval must be included in the manuscript.

Conclusion

By adhering to these ethical standards, authors help preserve the integrity of the scientific record and contribute to advancing knowledge in pulmonology and respiratory research.