Publication Ethics Policy | Journal of Sports Medicine and Therapy

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to Journal of Sports Medicine and Therapy are required to adhere to the highest ethical standards in publishing. Authors must:

Ensure Originality: Submissions must be original, not published previously, and not under review elsewhere.
Cite Sources Properly: Authors must provide appropriate references for all data and ideas derived from other sources.
Avoid Plagiarism: Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited.
Maintain Data Integrity: Research findings must be accurately reported without data fabrication or manipulation.
Disclose Conflicts of Interest: Any financial or personal relationships that could influence research findings must be disclosed.
Authorship Transparency: Only those who contributed significantly to the research should be listed as authors.
Cooperate with Corrections: If errors or ethical concerns arise after publication, authors should assist in making necessary corrections or retractions.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Peer reviewers are essential in maintaining the quality and integrity of Journal of Sports Medicine and Therapy. Reviewers are expected to:

Maintain Confidentiality: Manuscripts should not be shared or discussed with unauthorized persons.
Provide Constructive Feedback: Reviews should be objective, constructive, and focused on the scientific quality of the manuscript.
Identify Ethical Issues: Reviewers should report any suspected plagiarism, data fabrication, or conflicts of interest.
Declare Conflicts of Interest: If a reviewer has a personal or financial conflict with the research, they should decline the review.
Complete Reviews on Time: Timely peer reviews ensure the efficiency of the publication process.

Editorial Responsibilities

The editorial team of Journal of Sports Medicine and Therapy is committed to ethical publishing and ensuring fairness in the review process by:

Ensuring Fair Review: Editorial decisions are based solely on the manuscript’s scientific merit.
Maintaining Confidentiality: The editorial team ensures that all manuscript details remain confidential during the review process.
Addressing Ethical Concerns: The journal takes allegations of ethical misconduct seriously and investigates any reported cases.
Retraction and Corrections: If ethical violations or errors are identified post-publication, the journal will issue corrections or retractions.

Research Integrity and Misconduct

Journal of Sports Medicine and Therapy upholds the highest standards of research integrity and does not tolerate:

Plagiarism: All submissions are checked using plagiarism detection software.
Data Fabrication or Falsification: Any manipulation of research data or findings is strictly prohibited.
Redundant Publications: Submitting the same research to multiple journals is unethical and will result in rejection.
Unethical Research Practices: All studies involving human or animal subjects must have received proper ethical approval.

If misconduct is detected, the journal reserves the right to reject or retract the manuscript and notify relevant institutions.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

Journal of Sports Medicine and Therapy is committed to maintaining ethical transparency in academic publishing. We adhere to international best practices to uphold the credibility and integrity of published research.

For any ethical concerns or to report a violation, please contact the editorial office at [email protected].