Publication Ethics

World Journal of Current Medical and Pharmaceutical Research (WJCMPR) committed to the ethical standards set for all entities involved in the publication of article.

To maintain high ethical standards of publication of quality science the publisher strives to work closely at all times with journal editors, authors and peer-reviewers. The ethics statement for WJCMPRis based on those by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Code of Conduct guidelines available at www.publicationethics.org and the International Committee for Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) available at www.icmje.org in facing all aspects of publication ethics and, in particular, how to handle cases of research and publication misconduct.

Author's Responsibilities

  1. Authors should certify that their manuscripts are their original work and not previously been published elsewhere and not currently being considered for publication elsewhere.
  2. If the authors have used the work and/or words of others, that should be appropriately cited or quoted.
  3. Authors are obliged to provide an accurate account of the work performed as well as an objective discussion of its significance.. 
  4. The authors must provide corrections of mistakes.
  5. All authors mentioned in the paper must have significantly contributed to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study.
  6. The authors must state that all data in the paper are real and authentic.
  7. The authors must notify the editors of any conflicts of interest.
  8. The authors must identify all sources used in the creation of their manuscript. A paper should contain sufficient detail and references to permit others to replicate the work. Fraudulent inaccurate statements that constitute unethical behavior are unacceptable.
  9. Authors must notify the journal editor of any errors or inaccuracies in their published work when they discover in their published paper.
  10. When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in his/her own published work, it is the author’s obligation to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with the editor to retract or correct the paper.
  11. Authors are asked to provide the raw data in connection with a paper for editorial review and should be prepared to provide public access as well.
  12. Acknowledgment of the work of others must be given. Authors should cite publications that have been influential in determining the nature of the reported work.

Editor’s Responsibilities

  1. Editors should be responsible for every article published in WJCMPR.
  2. The editors may communicate with other editors or reviewers in making the final decision.
  3. An editor has to evaluate the manuscript objectively for publication, judging each on its quality without looking to nationality, ethnicity, political beliefs, race, religion, gender, seniority, or institutional affiliation of the authors. He/she should decline his/her assignment when there is a potential for conflict of interest.
  4. Editors need to ensure the document sent to the reviewer does not contain the information of the author, vice versa.
  5. Editors’ decision should be informed to authors accompanied by reviewers’ comments unless they contain offensive or libelous remarks.
  6. Editors should respect requests from authors that an individual should not review the submission if these are well-reasoned and practicable.
  7. Editors and all staffs should guarantee the confidentiality of the submitted manuscript.
  8. Editors will be guided by COPE flowcharts if there is a suspected misconduct or disputed authorship.

Reviewer's Responsibilities

  1. Reviewers should keep all information regarding the manuscript confidential and treat them as privileged information.
  2. Reviews should be conducted objectively, with no personal criticism of the author.
  3. Reviewers should express their views clearly with supporting arguments.
  4. Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.
  5. Reviewers should also call to the Editor-in-Chief’s attention any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under consideration and any other published paper of which they have personal knowledge.
  6. Reviewers should not review manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships or connections with any of the authors, companies, or institutions connected to the papers. 

Publisher’s Responsibilities

South Asian Academic Publications is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of ethical scholarly publishing and safeguarding the integrity of the academic record. As a responsible academic publisher, it collaborates closely with editors, reviewers, and authors to ensure transparency, accountability, and excellence at every stage of the publication process.

South Asian Academic Publications undertakes the following responsibilities:

  • To ensure that all submitted manuscripts are evaluated through a fair, unbiased, and rigorous peer-review process in line with internationally recognized academic standards.
  • To uphold editorial independence and support editors and reviewers in making decisions free from external influence or commercial interests.
  • To provide robust publishing infrastructure, including efficient manuscript submission systems, professional copyediting, typesetting, online hosting, and long-term digital archiving.
  • To protect authors’ intellectual property rights and ensure proper copyright management in accordance with open-access policies and licensing agreements.
  • To maintain strict confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts and safeguard the privacy of authors, reviewers, and editorial board members.
  • To clearly define and communicate the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders involved in the publication process, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • To facilitate the publication of corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern when necessary, in order to preserve the accuracy and reliability of the scholarly record.
  • To actively support ethical oversight by addressing allegations of research or publication misconduct in collaboration with editors and relevant bodies.
  • To ensure the timely processing and publication of accepted manuscripts while maintaining high standards of editorial quality.
  • To adhere to international ethical guidelines and best practices in scholarly publishing, including those established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

South Asian Academic Publications remains committed to promoting responsible research dissemination and strengthening confidence in academic publishing through ethical, transparent, and professional practices.