Ethics Policy

The Journal of Clinical and Advanced Medicine (JCAM) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing. The journal adheres to the principles and best practices outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and follows the ethical frameworks recommended by ICMJE, WAME, and major indexing bodies.

1. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must ensure that:

  • Submitted work is original, accurate, and based on ethical research practices.
  • All data are honestly collected, analyzed, and reported.
  • Manuscripts are not submitted simultaneously to multiple journals.
  • All authors have approved the final version of the manuscript.
  • All relevant conflicts of interest are disclosed.
  • Ethical approvals and consent (where applicable) are included.

Misconduct such as plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, or manipulation of images is strictly prohibited.

2. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Making publication decisions based solely on scientific merit.
  • Ensuring fair, unbiased, and confidential peer review.
  • Acting promptly when ethical concerns arise.
  • Following COPE guidelines for handling:
    • Author disputes
    • Plagiarism
    • Undeclared conflicts
    • Data manipulation
    • Retraction cases

Editors must not use unpublished information for personal benefit.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must:

  • Evaluate manuscripts objectively and professionally.
  • Maintain confidentiality of the review process.
  • Avoid conflicts of interest and notify the editor if one exists.
  • Report instances of plagiarism, ethical misconduct, or data concerns.
  • Provide constructive feedback to improve manuscript quality.

4. Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher, NEO-ART EXCELLENCE HUB PVT LTD, ensures:

  • Integrity of the publication process.
  • Long-term digital preservation and accessibility.
  • Prompt corrections, retractions, or updates when necessary.
  • Editorial independence and transparency.

5. Handling Misconduct

JCAM follows COPE’s standard flowcharts for handling:

  • Plagiarism allegations
  • Duplicate submission
  • Data manipulation
  • Authorship disputes
  • Ethical violations

Corrective actions may include:

  • Formal corrections
  • Retractions
  • Blacklisting authors in serious cases
  • Notification to institutions when appropriate