Publication Ethics

1. Overview
Bioscience Insights is committed to ensuring the highest ethical standards in publishing. The journal adheres to principles of fairness, transparency, and integrity in all aspects of the publication process. This policy outlines the responsibilities of authors, reviewers, editors, and the journal itself to ensure a responsible and ethical research environment.

2. Responsibilities of Authors
Authors submitting manuscripts to Bioscience Insights are expected to:

• Originality: Submit only original manuscripts that have not been published elsewhere or are not under consideration for publication in other journals. Authors must avoid plagiarism and ensure proper attribution to previous work.
• Ethical Approval: Authors must obtain approval from relevant ethical committees for research involving human or animal subjects. Proof of ethical approval should be provided with the manuscript.
• Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could affect the manuscript’s content or conclusions.
• Accurate Reporting: Authors must present their research results honestly, without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate manipulation of data. All data should be available for verification.
• Authorship and Acknowledgment: Only individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research and manuscript should be listed as authors. All contributions, including financial or technical assistance, should be acknowledged appropriately.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers
Reviewers play a critical role in maintaining the quality and integrity of the journal. They are expected to:

• Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents and not disclose their content or discuss it with others without the editor’s permission.
• Objectivity: Reviews should be based on the manuscript's scientific quality, not personal preferences, conflicts of interest, or the identity of the authors.
• Timeliness: Reviewers are expected to complete their reviews within the agreed-upon time frame. Delayed reviews may affect the timely publication of the manuscript.
• Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect their ability to review the manuscript impartially. If a conflict exists, the reviewer must recuse themselves from the evaluation process.
• Constructive Feedback: Reviewers should provide clear, constructive, and respectful feedback to help authors improve their manuscript.

4. Responsibilities of Editors
Editors hold the responsibility for the overall management of the journal’s content and publication process. They must ensure the following:

• Editorial Independence: Editors must make decisions based solely on the scientific merit of the manuscript, free from any personal, political, or commercial influence.
• Fairness: Editors should treat all submitted manuscripts equally and ensure that decisions are made based on objective criteria such as scientific quality and relevance.
• Transparency: Editors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Any decisions made on the basis of these conflicts must be explained and resolved transparently.
• Ethical Oversight: Editors must ensure that all research published in the journal adheres to ethical guidelines, including human and animal research ethics, as well as intellectual property laws.
• Correction and Retraction: If errors or ethical issues are identified after publication, editors must facilitate the correction, retraction, or clarification of the article in a timely and transparent manner.

5. Ethical Guidelines for Research
All research published in Bioscience Insights must adhere to established ethical guidelines:

• Human and Animal Research: Research involving human participants or animals must follow ethical guidelines and receive approval from relevant institutional review boards or ethics committees.
• Informed Consent: Authors conducting research with human participants must obtain informed consent from all participants, ensuring that they are fully aware of their rights and the nature of the research.
• Data Integrity: Data presented in manuscripts must be accurate and verifiable. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their data is honest, reproducible, and ethically obtained.

6. Handling of Misconduct
Bioscience Insights has a strict zero-tolerance policy for academic misconduct. If instances of plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical research practices are suspected, the journal will:

• Investigate thoroughly: The editorial team will investigate all allegations of misconduct and take appropriate actions based on the findings.
• Retraction or Correction: If misconduct is confirmed, the article may be retracted, and a formal retraction notice will be issued. If minor issues are identified, the article may be corrected, and the correction will be clearly marked.
• Reporting to Institutions: If necessary, the journal will report any misconduct to the author’s affiliated institution or relevant academic bodies for further action.

7. Conflicts of Interest
Bioscience Insights requires full disclosure of any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could potentially bias the content or evaluation of the manuscript. All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose conflicts of interest at the time of submission or review. If any conflicts arise during the publication process, they must be reported immediately.

8. Publication Ethics in Practice
Bioscience Insights follows best practices in publication ethics, ensuring that all research published in the journal is of the highest quality and integrity. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to act in accordance with these ethical guidelines to maintain the journal’s credibility and the trust of the scientific community.