The "Comprehensive Gynecology Care Journal" upholds the highest standards of ethics and integrity in research and publication. Below are the guidelines regarding ethics and malpractice for authors, reviewers, and editors:

 

For Authors:

1. Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their manuscript is original and has not been published elsewhere. Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, is unacceptable.
2. Authorship: All individuals who have made significant contributions to the research should be listed as authors. Authorship should be based on substantial contributions to conception, design, data acquisition, analysis, or interpretation.
3. Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that may influence their work. Conflicts of interest should be declared in the manuscript.
4. Research Ethics: Authors must comply with ethical standards in research involving human subjects, animals, or biological materials. Approval from relevant institutional review boards or ethics committees should be obtained, and informed consent should be obtained from participants.
5. Data Integrity: Authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the data presented in their manuscript. Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is considered unethical.
6. Acknowledgment: Proper acknowledgment should be given to individuals or organizations that have contributed to the research or provided support, funding, or resources.

 

For Reviewers:

1. Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat the manuscript and peer review process confidentially. They should not disclose any information about the manuscript or its review to anyone without authorization from the journal.
2. Objectivity: Reviewers should provide objective, constructive, and unbiased feedback to authors. Personal or professional biases should not influence the review process.
3. Conflict of Interest: Reviewers should declare any potential conflicts of interest that may affect their impartiality in reviewing the manuscript. Reviewers with a conflict of interest should recuse themselves from reviewing the manuscript.
4. Timeliness: Reviewers should complete their reviews in a timely manner and notify the editor if they require additional time or are unable to review the manuscript.

 

For Editors:

1. Fairness and Impartiality: Editors must ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation of manuscripts, regardless of the author's identity, affiliation, or reputation.
2. Conflicts of Interest: Editors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have a personal or professional conflict.
3. Publication Decisions: Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based on the manuscript's quality, originality, significance, and relevance to the journal's scope.
4. Transparency: Editors should communicate clearly and transparently with authors, reviewers, and readers throughout the editorial process.
5. Correction and Retraction: Editors should promptly investigate any allegations of research misconduct or publication ethics violations and take appropriate corrective actions, including issuing corrections or retractions when necessary.

 

Adherence to these ethics and malpractice guidelines ensures the integrity, credibility, and trustworthiness of the research published in the "Comprehensive Gynecology Care Journal." Violations of these guidelines may result in the rejection of manuscripts, retraction of published articles, or other appropriate disciplinary actions.