Publication Ethics Policy

The Journal of Neuroscience and Neurological Disorders (JNND) follows a strict Publication Ethics Policy to safeguard the credibility of scholarly publishing. This policy is based on internationally recognized standards established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME).

Core Ethical Standards

• Integrity in research reporting—data must be accurate, verifiable, and reproducible.
• Honest authorship—only individuals who made significant contributions should be listed as authors.
• Transparency in conflicts of interest—funding sources and competing interests must be disclosed.
• Respect for human and animal rights in research.

Authorship and Contributions

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have substantially contributed to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. Others who contributed in minor ways should be acknowledged but not listed as authors.

Peer Review Ethics

• Reviews must be conducted confidentially and impartially.
• Reviewers must declare conflicts of interest.
• Editors must ensure timely, fair, and unbiased review processes.

Plagiarism and Misconduct

Plagiarism, data fabrication, and redundant publication are prohibited. All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools, and violations result in rejection or retraction.

Corrections and Retractions

• Errata: For publisher errors.
• Corrigenda: For author-submitted corrections.
• Retractions: For articles containing invalid data or ethical breaches.
• Expressions of Concern: Published during unresolved investigations.

Data Sharing

Authors are strongly encouraged to deposit data in open repositories and include data availability statements. This enhances transparency, reproducibility, and trust.

Responsibilities of Stakeholders

Authors

• Submit original and ethical work.
• Ensure proper acknowledgment of contributors and funding agencies.
• Correct errors promptly upon discovery.

Editors

• Maintain editorial independence and impartiality.
• Ensure confidentiality of submissions and reviews.
• Act swiftly in cases of suspected misconduct.

Reviewers

• Evaluate manuscripts objectively and constructively.
• Identify possible ethical breaches or plagiarism.
• Provide timely feedback within agreed deadlines.

FAQs

What if an author disputes a retraction?

Appeals are reviewed by an independent ethics committee and resolved based on COPE guidelines.

Does JNND accept secondary publications?

Yes, under certain conditions (e.g., translations), provided transparency and proper citation of the original work.

How does JNND ensure compliance?

Compliance is ensured through plagiarism checks, reviewer oversight, and strict editorial monitoring.