Publication Ethics Statement

The Journal of Neuroscience and Neurological Disorders (JNND) is dedicated to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. We adhere to the ethical principles set out by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME).

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

  • Submit only original and unpublished work.
  • Provide accurate and complete data supporting their findings.
  • Ensure that all co-authors have made significant contributions and have approved the final version.
  • Disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources.
  • Obtain ethical approval for studies involving humans and animals.

Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts under review.
  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations.
  • Identify potential ethical issues such as plagiarism or duplicate submissions.
  • Declare conflicts of interest before accepting review invitations.

Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

  • Make unbiased editorial decisions based solely on scientific merit.
  • Ensure a fair and rigorous peer review process.
  • Respect author confidentiality and protect reviewer anonymity in double-blind review.
  • Address allegations of misconduct transparently and in accordance with COPE flowcharts.

Handling of Misconduct

JNND has clear protocols for handling allegations of misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical experimentation. Possible actions include manuscript rejection, retraction of published articles, and notification of authors’ institutions.

Corrections and Retractions

If errors or ethical breaches are discovered post-publication, JNND may issue:

  • Erratum: For minor errors that do not affect conclusions.
  • Corrigendum: For author-submitted corrections.
  • Retraction: For serious ethical violations or invalid data.
  • Expression of Concern: For ongoing investigations.

JNND prioritizes trust, accountability, and transparency to protect the credibility of neuroscience research.

Data Sharing and Transparency

Authors are encouraged to make data and materials publicly available in repositories and to include data availability statements in their manuscripts.

FAQs

What should authors do if they discover an error post-publication?

They must immediately notify the editor. Depending on the issue, an erratum, corrigendum, or retraction will be issued.

How does JNND handle duplicate submissions?

Duplicate submissions are rejected outright, and authors may face sanctions for repeated misconduct.

What ethical approval is required for clinical studies?

All clinical studies must include approval from an accredited ethics committee and informed consent from participants.