Publication Ethics
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
The Global Journal of Forensic Pathology and Medicine (GJFPM) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics, integrity, and transparency. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher in the scholarly publishing process.
Author Responsibilities
- Originality: Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are original works and that all sources and prior research are appropriately cited.
- Plagiarism: Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, duplicate submission, or redundant publication, is unacceptable. Manuscripts may be screened for similarity.
- Authorship: Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions. All listed authors must approve the final manuscript.
- Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could influence the work, along with all sources of funding.
- Data Integrity: Authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of data. Fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate manipulation of data constitutes misconduct.
- Ethical Approval: Research involving human subjects, human remains, animals, or sensitive medico-legal data must comply with applicable ethical, legal, and institutional requirements.
Peer Review
Global Journal of Forensic Pathology and Medicine (GJFPM) follows a rigorous peer review process to ensure scientific quality, ethical compliance, and academic integrity. Detailed information regarding the review model and procedures is provided in the journal’s dedicated policy.
Duties of Editors
- Editorial Independence: Editors make publication decisions based solely on scholarly merit and relevance, independent of commercial considerations.
- Confidentiality: Editors must ensure the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and related communications.
- Conflicts of Interest: Editors must disclose and recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.
Duties of Reviewers
- Confidentiality: Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.
- Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively, constructively, and based on scientific and professional merit.
- Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must decline review invitations where conflicts of interest or lack of expertise are present.
Corrections and Retractions
- Corrections: Issued when errors are identified that do not invalidate the overall findings or conclusions.
- Retractions: Articles involving serious ethical violations, plagiarism, or unreliable data may be retracted. Retraction notices will be clearly identified and permanently linked to the original publication.
Misconduct Investigations
Allegations of research or publication misconduct are investigated in a fair, transparent, and confidential manner, in accordance with established ethical guidelines.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The journal maintains a dedicated policy governing the responsible and transparent use of Artificial Intelligence tools in research, authorship, peer review, and publication.
Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Fees and Ethical Independence
Editorial decisions are independent of publication fees. Information regarding Article Processing Charges (APCs), if applicable, is available on the journal website.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
Advertising and Commercial Influence
Advertising, sponsorship, or commercial interests must not influence editorial decisions or the scientific content of the journal.
Publisher Responsibilities
The publisher supports ethical scholarly publishing, ensures editorial independence, and promotes transparency throughout the publication process.
Reporting Ethical Concerns
Concerns related to publication ethics, misconduct, or conflicts of interest should be reported to the editorial office using the contact information provided on the journal website.
Compliance and Standards
Global Journal of Forensic Pathology and Medicine (GJFPM) adheres to internationally recognized standards of publication ethics and best practices in forensic and medico-legal scholarly publishing.