Publication Ethics & Research Integrity
Journal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences (JBRES) follows ethical publishing practices aligned with the principles promoted by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We are committed to a non-discriminatory, fair, and confidential editorial process that protects authors, reviewers, and readers, while ensuring that published research is reliable, transparent, and reproducible.
Ethical Requirements for Submissions
To protect participants, animals, and research credibility, authors should include an Ethics Statement (and where applicable, supporting documentation). During peer review, editors may request ethics approval letters, consent documentation, or clarifications when necessary.
Provide the name of the institutional ethics committee/IRB, approval number (if applicable), and approval date.
Confirm informed consent for human participants, including consent for publication of identifiable details/images.
Retain raw data and analysis files and be prepared to share them upon reasonable request (subject to privacy rules).
Declare all funding sources and potential conflicts of interest to ensure transparency and reader trust.
Ethical Guidelines for Editors
Editors recuse themselves from handling manuscripts when a conflict exists (e.g., personal, professional, or financial relationships).
Ethical Guidelines for Authors
Originality & Accuracy
- Submit original work and present results honestly without fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting.
- Cite prior work properly and avoid plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or duplicate publication.
- Promptly inform the editorial office if significant errors are discovered after submission.
Authorship & Contributions
- List as authors only those who made significant contributions to concept/design, data, analysis, or writing.
- Acknowledge contributors who do not meet authorship criteria.
- Ensure all authors approve the final version and agree to submission.
Data, Materials & Reproducibility
- Retain raw data and documentation for verification where possible.
- Share supporting data/materials reasonably, respecting privacy and legal restrictions.
- Provide clear methods so results can be reproduced and validated.
Ethics, Consent & Disclosure
- Include ethics approval and informed consent statements when applicable.
- Declare funding sources and conflicts of interest transparently.
- Comply with applicable policies for patient privacy and sensitive data.
Ethical Guidelines for Reviewers
If a reviewer needs expert input on a specialized section, consultation is permitted only with explicit editor approval. Confidentiality must still be maintained.
How We Handle Ethical Concerns
If ethical concerns arise (e.g., plagiarism, duplicate submission, data manipulation, authorship disputes), JBRES may request clarification, supporting data, or documentation. When necessary, we may follow editorial actions such as corrections, retractions, or withdrawal of manuscripts, in accordance with accepted ethical practices.
Authors First: Publish with Trust
Our ethics framework exists to protect honest authors and strengthen confidence in open access publishing. If you have questions about ethics statements, consent, or disclosures, contact us—we’ll guide you.