Global Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (GJMPS)
E-ISSN: 2957-3629 | P-ISSN: 2957-3610
Journal Website: https://www.grpublishing.org/journals/index.php/gjmps/index
1. Introduction
The Global Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (GJMPS) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics, research integrity, and scholarly responsibility. The journal adheres to internationally recognized ethical principles to ensure the credibility, quality, and transparency of published research.
All authors, reviewers, editors, and editorial board members are expected to comply with ethical guidelines consistent with best practices in academic publishing.
2. Ethical Standards and Guidelines
GJMPS follows ethical principles informed by:
• Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
• International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)
• Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing
• Established standards of biomedical and scientific research ethics
3. Responsibilities of Authors
3.1 Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that:
• Submitted work is original
• Proper citations are provided
• Plagiarism, duplication, and unethical reuse are strictly avoided
All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software.
3.2 Data Integrity and Accuracy
Authors are responsible for:
• Accuracy of reported data
• Authenticity of results
• Proper data representation
Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data constitutes serious misconduct.
3.3 Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
Authors must not submit:
• Previously published work
• Manuscripts under review elsewhere
• Duplicate or overlapping publications
3.4 Authorship Criteria
Authorship must reflect substantial contributions to:
• Study conception and design
• Data collection / analysis
• Manuscript drafting / revision
All authors must approve the final manuscript.
3.5 Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Authors must disclose:
• Financial relationships
• Institutional affiliations
• Any competing interests
Transparency protects research credibility.
3.6 Ethical Approval and Consent
For studies involving human participants or animals:
• Ethics Committee / IRB approval required
• Informed consent mandatory (human studies)
• Compliance with ethical standards
4. Responsibilities of Reviewers
Reviewers play a vital role in safeguarding publication quality.
Reviewers are expected to:
• Maintain confidentiality
• Provide objective, unbiased evaluation
• Avoid personal criticism
• Identify relevant published work
• Declare conflicts of interest
• Evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit
5. Responsibilities of Editors
Editors are responsible for:
• Fair and impartial decision-making
• Confidentiality of submissions
• Ensuring ethical compliance
• Managing conflicts of interest
• Maintaining academic integrity
• Addressing ethical concerns promptly
Editorial decisions are based on:
Scientific merit
Methodological rigor
Ethical compliance
Relevance to journal scope
6. Publication Misconduct
GJMPS does not tolerate unethical practices, including:
• Plagiarism
• Data fabrication / falsification
• Duplicate publication
• Citation manipulation
• Authorship disputes
• Ethical violations
Suspected misconduct will be investigated following ethical procedures.
7. Handling of Ethical Complaints
The journal follows structured procedures for addressing:
• Allegations of misconduct
• Ethical concerns
• Disputes or complaints
Investigations are conducted impartially, confidentially, and transparently.
8. Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern
When necessary, the journal may publish:
• Corrections (Errata / Corrigenda)
• Retractions
• Expressions of Concern
These mechanisms preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.
9. Conflict of Interest Policy
All participants in the publication process (authors, reviewers, editors) must disclose potential conflicts that may influence:
• Interpretation of results
• Editorial decisions
• Review objectivity
10. Ethical Oversight
GJMPS is committed to:
Research integrity
Ethical publishing
Transparency
Scholarly accountability
11. Disclaimer
The responsibility for the content of published articles rests solely with the authors. The journal and publisher assume no liability for inaccuracies or consequences arising from the use of published information.