The Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Science (JPAAS) is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. All authors, editors, reviewers, and other participants in the publication process are expected to follow responsible and ethical publishing practices.
Authors
Authors are expected to:
Submit original work that has not been published elsewhere.
Provide accurate and complete information about their research.
Properly acknowledge the work and contributions of others through appropriate citations.
Ensure that all listed authors have made meaningful contributions to the work.
Disclose any relevant conflicts of interest.
Obtain appropriate ethical approval and informed consent where required.
Cooperate with the journal if questions arise regarding the integrity or accuracy of their work.
Editors
Editors are responsible for handling manuscripts fairly and objectively. Editorial decisions should be based on the scientific quality, originality, relevance, and suitability of the manuscript.
Editors should maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and should not use unpublished information for personal or professional benefit.
Reviewers
Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts objectively and provide constructive comments. They should maintain confidentiality, identify relevant published work where appropriate, and disclose any potential conflict of interest that could affect their review.
Research Misconduct
JPAAS does not tolerate research or publication misconduct, including but not limited to:
Plagiarism
Fabrication or falsification of data
Duplicate or redundant publication
Improper authorship or manipulation of authorship
Undisclosed conflicts of interest
Manipulation of the peer-review process
Misrepresentation of research findings
If potential misconduct is identified, the journal may investigate the matter and request explanations or supporting information from the authors and relevant institutions.
Where misconduct is confirmed, JPAAS may take appropriate action, which may include rejection of a manuscript, correction of a published article, retraction of an article, or notification of the relevant institution or other appropriate parties.
Corrections and Retractions
If an error or ethical concern is identified after publication, JPAAS may publish a correction, expression of concern, or retraction depending on the nature and seriousness of the issue.
The journal aims to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record while providing authors with an appropriate opportunity to respond to concerns.
Commitment to Integrity
JPAAS encourages all participants in the publishing process to act honestly, transparently, and responsibly. The journal reserves the right to take appropriate action when ethical or publication-related concerns arise.