Publication Ethics & Misconduct

Publication Ethics & Misconduct

JHGPH upholds high standards of publication ethics. We expect integrity from authors, reviewers, and editors throughout the submission and review process.

Standards

• Originality: Submissions must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Plagiarism: Plagiarism (including self-plagiarism) is not permitted.
• Data Integrity: Data fabrication and falsification are misconduct.
• Corrections & Retractions: We publish corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Authors: Report research honestly; disclose conflicts of interest; obtain ethics approvals where required.
• Reviewers: Provide fair, timely, and confidential assessments; declare conflicts.
• Editors: Make unbiased decisions based on merit; manage conflicts; ensure a fair review process.