Publication Ethics Policy

International Journal of Surgery and Clinical Research (IJSCR) provide Ethical standards for publication exist to ensure reliable and high-quality scientific research publications, public trust in scientific findings, and that researchers receive credit for their work and ideas.

IJSCR follows best practice guidelines:

Data Accuracy: Authors should truthfully present their research findings and discuss their significance objectively, without overstatement or misinterpretation in manuscript.

Data Integrity: Authors should provide detailed and replicable methodologies, with raw data made publicly available unless there is a compelling reason for its protection, such as confidentiality or security.

Originality: Research results should be novel and not previously published. Any form of plagiarism or duplicate publication will not be tolerated.

Authorship: All individuals who meet the authorship criteria should be included as authors, with their specific contributions accurately acknowledged. Only those who made substantial contributions should be listed as authors.

Simultaneous Submission: Authors must not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal, to ensure the uniqueness and originality of each submission.

Permissions: Authors should obtain appropriate permissions for the use of any previously published content, including text, images, tables, graphs etc., in their manuscript.

Error Correction: Any errors or inaccuracies discovered after submission or publication should be promptly communicated to IJSCR for correction or retraction as necessary.

Conflict of Interest: Any potential conflicts of interest should be disclosed at the time of submission. This includes, but is not limited to, financial, personal, or other relationships that might influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Any use of AI tools in the research process must be clearly declared. Undisclosed or inappropriate use of AI, including to manipulate results or the publication process, will be treated as an ethical breach.