Publication Ethics
Ethics Publications Shines Health Journal
Shines Health Journal is fully committed to the highest ethical standards in scientific publication. This ethics policy applies to all parties involved in the publication process: authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers. We adhere to the principles of transparency, integrity, and accountability to ensure the quality and credibility of published research.
1. Ethics for Authors
Originality and Plagiarism: Authors should ensure that the submitted manuscript is their original work and has not been previously published in any other journal. Plagiarism in any form, including copying, paraphrasing without proper attribution, or claiming someone else’s work as your own, is strictly prohibited. All sources used must be properly cited.
Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Authors should disclose any potential financial or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of their research. This includes financial support, affiliate relationships, or other relevant interests.
Accuracy of Data and Results: The authors take full responsibility for the accuracy of the data and results presented in their manuscript. Faking, manipulating, or cheating data is a serious ethical violation.
Joint Authors: All individuals who made substantial contributions to the study (conception, design, acquisition of data, analysis, interpretation, or writing of the manuscript) should be listed as co-authors. The listed authors had to approve the final version of the manuscript and be accountable for relevant parts of the work.
Recurring Publications: Manuscripts that have been published or are under review in other journals may not be submitted to Shines Health Journal.
Data Access and Retention: Authors may be requested to provide raw data regarding their manuscript for editorial review. They should be prepared to retain the data for a reasonable period of time following publication.
Errors and Corrections: If authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published manuscript, they have an obligation to immediately notify the editor and work together to retract or correct the manuscript.
2. Ethics for Editors
Publication Decision: The editor is fully responsible for deciding which manuscripts to publish. This decision should be based on the significance, originality, validity, and clarity of the manuscript, as well as its relevance to the scope of the journal.
Confidentiality: Editors and editorial staff must maintain confidentiality of information regarding submitted manuscripts, including the identity of the authors and the contents of the manuscript, until publication.
Conflict of Interest: Editors should not use unpublished information in a submitted manuscript for personal gain. They should decline manuscript reviews where they have conflicts of interest, such as affiliations, personal relationships, or financials.
Fair Play: Editors should evaluate manuscripts without regard to the author’s race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.
Peer Review Process (Peer Review): Editors should ensure a fair, objective, and timely peer review process. They should select reviewers who have relevant expertise and do not have conflicts of interest.
3. Ethics for Reviewers (Bestari Partners)
Contribute to Editorial Decisions: Reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions and can also help authors improve the quality of their manuscripts.
Speed and Objectivity: Reviewers should complete the review within the stipulated time and give an objective assessment. Personal criticism of the author is not acceptable.
Confidentiality: Manuscripts accepted for review should be treated as confidential documents. The manuscript should not be shown or discussed with others unless authorized by the editor.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers should disclose any potential conflicts of interest and decline the review if they feel they cannot provide an unbiased judgment.
Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should identify relevant published work that the author has not cited. They should also alert the editor to any substantial similarities or overlaps between the manuscript under review and other publications of which they are aware.
4. Ethics for Publishers
Protecting the Integrity of Scientific Records: Publishers have a responsibility to ensure that good practices are followed by editors, reviewers, and authors.
Transparency and Accountability: Publishers should provide clear mechanisms for handling complaints and alleged ethical violations.
Accessibility: Publishers are committed to making published articles accessible
