The Journal of Biological Research Communication (JBRC) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal follows internationally accepted ethical principles and best practices in scholarly publishing to ensure transparency, credibility, and trust in the scientific record. All parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher, are expected to adhere strictly to these ethical standards.
JBRC upholds the principles of honesty, transparency, accountability, and fairness in research and publication. Manuscripts are evaluated solely on academic merit, scientific quality, and relevance to the journal’s scope, without discrimination based on nationality, institutional affiliation, gender, or personal beliefs.
Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submitted work is original and accurately represents the research conducted. All data presented must be genuine, verifiable, and obtained through ethical research practices. Fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting of data constitutes serious misconduct and will result in rejection or retraction.
Manuscripts submitted to JBRC must not have been published previously, in whole or in part, and must not be under consideration by another journal at the time of submission. Any overlapping content with previously published work must be clearly disclosed and properly cited.
Authorship should reflect significant intellectual contributions to the research. All individuals listed as authors must have contributed substantially to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. Individuals who do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged appropriately. Any changes to authorship after submission require written consent from all listed authors.
Authors must disclose all sources of financial support and any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation of the research. If no conflicts exist, this must be explicitly stated in the manuscript.
JBRC maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism. All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software. Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, unattributed use of others’ work, or excessive similarity to previously published material, is considered unethical and unacceptable. Manuscripts found to violate plagiarism standards may be rejected outright or retracted after publication.
Research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive biological material must comply with applicable institutional, national, and international ethical guidelines. Authors are required to obtain prior approval from an appropriate ethics committee or review board and must clearly state the approval details in the manuscript. Where applicable, informed consent must be obtained from participants or their legal guardians.
Editors are responsible for ensuring a fair, unbiased, and confidential editorial process. Editorial decisions are based solely on the scientific merit, originality, and relevance of the manuscript. Editors must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, or editorial staff involved in the evaluation process.
Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have a conflict of interest. In such cases, an alternative editor will be assigned. Editors are also responsible for taking appropriate action if ethical concerns or allegations of misconduct arise during or after the publication process.
Reviewers play a critical role in maintaining the quality of published research. They are expected to conduct reviews objectively, constructively, and within the agreed timeframe. Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents and must not use or disclose unpublished information for personal or professional advantage.
Any potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed by reviewers before accepting a review assignment. Reviewers should report suspected ethical issues, plagiarism, or data inconsistencies to the editorial office.
JBRC employs a single-blind peer review process to ensure rigorous and unbiased evaluation of manuscripts. The journal takes measures to prevent conflicts of interest and unethical practices in peer review, including the selection of independent and qualified reviewers.
Allegations of research or publication misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, or unethical research practices, are taken seriously. JBRC will investigate such allegations following established procedures. Depending on the severity of the misconduct, actions may include rejection of the manuscript, publication of corrections, expressions of concern, or retraction of published articles.
JBRC is committed to maintaining the accuracy of the scholarly record. If significant errors or ethical issues are identified after publication, the journal may issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern as appropriate. These actions will be clearly linked to the original article.
The publisher of JBRC is committed to supporting ethical publishing practices and ensuring that editorial decisions are independent and free from commercial influence. The publisher works closely with editors to address ethical issues and maintain the integrity of the publication process.
