Publication Ethics Statement
The Journal of Global Biological Advances (JGBA) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, research integrity, and professional conduct. The journal promotes ethical research practices and transparent scholarly communication across all areas of biological sciences.
JGBA follows internationally recognized ethical publishing standards and adheres to the principles and recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher are expected to uphold these standards throughout the submission, peer-review, and publication processes.
RESEARCH INTEGRITY
All research submitted to JGBA must be conducted and reported honestly, accurately, and transparently. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work is original, scientifically rigorous, and supported by reliable data.
Any form of research misconduct, including fabrication, falsification, data manipulation, image manipulation, or misleading reporting, is considered unacceptable and may result in rejection, retraction, or other corrective actions.
AUTHORSHIP AND CONTRIBUTIONS
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, analysis, interpretation, or reporting of the study.
All authors must:
- Approve the final version of the manuscript.
- Agree to its submission and publication.
- Accept responsibility for the integrity and accuracy of the work.
Individuals who contributed to the research but do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged appropriately.
ORIGINALITY AND PLAGIARISM
Submitted manuscripts must be original and must not have been previously published or be under consideration elsewhere.
Authors are required to properly cite and acknowledge the work of others. All submissions may be screened using plagiarism-detection software prior to peer review.
Plagiarism, self-plagiarism, duplicate publication, redundant publication, and unauthorized use of copyrighted material are considered serious ethical violations.
DATA INTEGRITY AND AVAILABILITY
Authors should retain original research data and be prepared to provide supporting information if requested by the editors.
Data presented in manuscripts must be accurate and should not be fabricated, falsified, selectively reported, or manipulated in a manner that misrepresents research findings.
Where appropriate, authors are encouraged to make research data available through recognized repositories or upon reasonable request.
ETHICAL APPROVAL AND HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH
Research involving human participants must comply with applicable ethical standards, institutional requirements, and relevant national or international regulations.
Authors must provide:
- A statement confirming approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB), Ethics Committee, or equivalent body.
- Information regarding informed consent when required.
- Assurance that participant privacy and confidentiality have been protected.
ANIMAL RESEARCH
Studies involving animals must be conducted in accordance with recognized ethical standards, institutional guidelines, and applicable regulations.
Authors should clearly state that appropriate ethical approval was obtained and that animal welfare considerations were followed throughout the study.
BIOSAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
Research involving microorganisms, genetically modified organisms, hazardous biological materials, or environmental interventions should comply with applicable biosafety and environmental regulations.
Authors should provide appropriate approvals, permits, or compliance statements where required.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, personal, institutional, academic, or professional relationships that could influence or appear to influence the research, peer-review process, or editorial decision-making.
All relevant conflicts of interest should be declared at the time of submission or review.
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Authors must disclose the use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies in the preparation of manuscripts.
AI tools may be used to improve language, grammar, readability, or formatting but cannot be listed as authors, as authorship requires accountability and responsibility that can only be attributed to human contributors.
Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, validity, and integrity of all submitted content.
PEER REVIEW INTEGRITY
JGBA employs a Double-Blind Peer Review process to ensure objective, fair, and unbiased evaluation of submitted manuscripts.
Reviewers are expected to:
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Provide fair, constructive, and timely reviews.
- Declare conflicts of interest.
- Evaluate manuscripts solely on scientific merit, originality, and relevance.
Editors make publication decisions based on scholarly quality, scientific validity, significance, and ethical compliance.
EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Editors are responsible for:
- Maintaining the integrity of the peer-review process.
- Making fair, objective, and unbiased editorial decisions.
- Preserving reviewer and author confidentiality.
- Addressing ethical concerns promptly and transparently.
- Taking corrective action when necessary.
Editorial decisions are made independently and are not influenced by commercial, financial, or personal considerations.
ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT
JGBA takes all allegations of publication misconduct seriously.
Potential concerns may include:
- Plagiarism
- Data fabrication or falsification
- Image manipulation
- Duplicate or redundant publication
- Authorship disputes
- Citation manipulation
- Undisclosed conflicts of interest
- Ethical approval irregularities
- Other breaches of research integrity
Allegations will be investigated according to established editorial procedures and, where appropriate, COPE recommendations.
CORRECTIONS, RETRACTIONS, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONCERN
When significant errors, ethical issues, or concerns regarding research integrity are identified after publication, JGBA may publish:
- Corrections (Errata or Corrigenda)
- Retractions
- Expressions of Concern
Such actions will be taken to maintain the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record.
PUBLISHER RESPONSIBILITIES
SciTxtHub is committed to supporting ethical publishing practices, editorial independence, transparency, and academic integrity.
The publisher does not influence editorial decisions and works closely with editors, reviewers, and authors to uphold the highest standards of scholarly publishing.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions regarding publication ethics, research integrity, or potential misconduct may be directed to:
Editorial Office: contact@scitxthub.com
