Publication Ethics and Integrity
AJBS is committed to maintaining high standards of ethical publishing and academic integrity. The journal aligns its practices with internationally recognized ethical frameworks, including those of COPE, while adapting them to the specific context of biomedical research.
Ethical Responsibilities of Authors
Authors submitting to AJBS are expected to:
- Present original, unpublished work
- Accurately report methods and findings
- Ensure ethical approval for studies involving human participants
- Disclose any potential conflicts of interest
Editorial Responsibility
The editorial team ensures that all decisions are based solely on scientific merit, relevance, and methodological quality, without discrimination or external influence.
Reviewer Conduct
Reviewers are expected to provide objective, evidence-based evaluations and maintain strict confidentiality throughout the review process.
Academic Misconduct
The journal does not tolerate:
- Plagiarism
- Data manipulation or fabrication
- Duplicate publication
All submissions are subject to similarity screening.
Post-Publication Corrections
AJBS reserves the right to issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions when necessary to maintain the integrity of the scientific record.