Publication Decisions

The editor of a peer-reviewed journal, such as JPHPI, is responsible for determining which submitted articles should be published. The decision should be based on the validity of the research and its significance to researchers and readers. Editorial decisions must align with the journal’s policies while also adhering to legal requirements related to libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Editors may consult with other editors or reviewers to make informed decisions.

Fair Evaluation

Manuscripts should be assessed solely based on their intellectual content, without discrimination based on the authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic background, nationality, or political views.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information regarding a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisors, and the publisher, as necessary.

Conflicts of Interest and Disclosure

Any unpublished material contained in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor’s own research without the author’s explicit written consent. Confidential information or ideas obtained through the peer review process must not be used for personal gain. Editors should recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have a conflict of interest due to competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any of the authors, affiliated institutions, or companies linked to the manuscript. Editors should require all contributors to disclose potential conflicts of interest and, if necessary, take corrective measures, such as publishing corrections, retractions, or statements of concern when conflicts are identified after publication.

Handling Ethical Concerns

Editors must take appropriate action when ethical concerns arise regarding a submitted or published manuscript. In collaboration with the publisher or relevant organizations, editors should investigate complaints, contact the authors for clarification, and consider the claims made. If ethical misconduct is confirmed, necessary actions may include notifying relevant research institutions, issuing corrections, retractions, expressions of concern, or taking other appropriate measures. All reports of unethical publishing practices should be thoroughly examined, regardless of when they are discovered, even if years have passed since the publication [back to Publication Ethics]