Publication Ethics of Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Iqra

In addressing cases related to research and publication, the Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Iqra adheres to the guidelines issued by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in all aspects of publication ethics, particularly protocols regarding research and publication misconduct. The journal requires that all articles involving human subjects respect the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. Research involving animal subjects must comply with the International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research Involving Animals issued by the Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences (CIOMS).

1. Author Ethics

• Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are original works that have not been previously published elsewhere.
• Authors are responsible for ensuring the authenticity of their research and must properly cite the works and opinions of others in accordance with the required referencing format.
• Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, and duplicate or salami publications are strictly prohibited.
• Research involving human participants must comply with the ethical standards of the Declaration of Helsinki, include approval from an ethics committee, and confirm that informed consent was obtained from all participants.
• Research involving animals must follow both national and institutional guidelines and must ensure that efforts are made to minimize animal suffering.
• Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including employment, funding, and intellectual property rights.

2. Editor Ethics

• Editors are responsible for all content published in the journal and must evaluate manuscripts objectively, regardless of the authors’ backgrounds.
• Editors may consult with other editors or reviewers to make final publication decisions.
• Editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and ensure that the review process is conducted anonymously.
• Editors should respect authors’ requests regarding the review process and handle suspected ethical misconduct in accordance with COPE guidelines.
• In cases of potential errors or authorship disputes, editors should resolve the issue by referring to COPE standards.

3. Reviewer Ethics

• Reviewers must provide constructive feedback and identify any possible errors in research or ethical issues in publication.
• Reviewers should complete their evaluations within the designated timeframe and inform the editor if they are unable to do so.
• Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript and decline the review if they have conflicts of interest with the authors or the subject matter.