Publication Ethics

The Global Journal of Surgery and Surgical Research is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in academic publishing.

All parties involved in the publishing process—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher— are expected to adhere to strict ethical principles. This policy defines responsibilities and procedures for addressing misconduct and conflicts of interest.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

1.1 Originality and Plagiarism

Original Work: Submissions must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
Plagiarism: All sources must be properly cited. The journal uses plagiarism detection software.

1.2 Data Integrity

Accuracy: Data must not be fabricated, falsified, or manipulated.
Data Sharing: Authors may be requested to provide supporting raw data.

1.3 Authorship Criteria

All listed authors must have made significant contributions.
Contributors not qualifying for authorship must be acknowledged.
A corresponding author must take responsibility for communication.

1.4 Conflicts of Interest

All financial or non-financial conflicts must be disclosed.

1.5 Ethical Approvals

IRB or ethics approval is required for research involving humans or animals.
Informed consent must be obtained when applicable.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Impartial Evaluation: Decisions must be based solely on academic merit.
Confidentiality: Manuscripts must be treated as confidential documents.
Conflict Management: Editors must recuse themselves if conflicts exist.
Transparency: Editorial decisions must be documented and justified.
Misconduct Handling: Allegations of plagiarism or data manipulation must be investigated thoroughly.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Confidential Review: Manuscripts must not be shared or discussed externally.
Objective Feedback: Reviews must be constructive and unbiased.
Acknowledgment of Sources: Missing citations or overlaps should be reported.
Conflict Disclosure: Reviewers must decline assignments with conflicts.

4. Handling Ethical Misconduct

Initial Investigation: Allegations are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief.
Minor Violations: Corrections may be requested prior to publication.
Serious Violations: Manuscripts may be rejected or retracted.
Institutional Notification: Institutions may be informed in severe cases.

5. Responsibilities of the Publisher

Support ethical editorial independence.
Ensure long-term digital preservation of content.

By adhering to this Publication Ethics policy, the journal fosters a culture of integrity and excellence in surgical and biomedical research.