Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The editors of the Current Pharmaceutical Research (CPR) Journal are responsible for deciding which of the submitted articles should be published. In making this decision, editors evaluate manuscripts solely on their intellectual merit, without regard to the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political views. Editors will also ensure compliance with legal requirements, such as those relating to libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Additionally, editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts until publication.

Publishing peer-reviewed articles is a key element in building a credible body of knowledge. These articles reflect the quality of the authors' research and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed work represents the scientific method, so it is critical for all involved—authors, journal editors, reviewers, publishers, and readers—to follow high ethical standards.

Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors should provide an accurate, honest account of their research, along with an objective discussion of its significance. All data should be presented correctly to allow others to replicate the work. Any fabrication or misrepresentation of data is considered unethical and unacceptable.

Data Access and Retention

Authors may be required to provide raw data related to their manuscript for editorial review. They should be prepared to make this data publicly available, if feasible, and retain it for a reasonable time after publication.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must submit only original works and ensure proper citation of any work or ideas borrowed from others. Plagiarism, in any form, is unethical and unacceptable.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Manuscripts describing essentially the same research should not be submitted to more than one journal at the same time. This constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is not tolerated.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Authors must acknowledge the work of others that has influenced their own research. Information obtained in private conversations or confidential services, such as refereeing, should not be used without explicit permission.

Authorship of the Paper

Authorship should be limited to those who have made significant contributions to the study. All co-authors should approve the final version and agree to its submission for publication.

Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects

If the research involves chemicals, equipment, or procedures with unusual hazards, authors must clearly state this. If human or animal subjects are involved, authors must confirm compliance with relevant laws and institutional guidelines and state that informed consent was obtained from human subjects. The privacy rights of human subjects must always be respected.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Authors should disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that could affect their work. All sources of financial support must be disclosed.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

If authors discover significant errors in their published work, they must promptly notify the journal’s editor and cooperate to correct or retract the paper. If the editor learns of an error from a third party, the author must promptly correct the mistake or provide evidence supporting the original work.

These guidelines align with COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Publication Decisions

The editor is responsible for deciding which articles should be published, based on their relevance and value to the scientific community. The editor follows the journal’s policies and is guided by legal requirements related to libel, copyright, and plagiarism.

Fair Play

Manuscripts are evaluated for intellectual content only, without discrimination based on the authors' personal attributes or beliefs.

Confidentiality

The editor and editorial staff must keep all details about submitted manuscripts confidential and share them only with relevant individuals such as the corresponding author, reviewers, and the publisher.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Editors must not use unpublished information disclosed in a manuscript for their own research without the author's explicit consent. If editors have any conflicts of interest, they should recuse themselves from the review process. They should also publish corrections if conflicts of interest are discovered after publication.

Involvement and Cooperation in Investigations

Editors should take responsive action when ethical complaints arise regarding a submitted or published manuscript. This may involve contacting the author, institution, or other relevant parties. If necessary, editors may publish corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern.

Policies on Conflicts of Interest, Human and Animal Rights, and Informed Consent

If the work involves chemicals, procedures, or equipment with unusual hazards, authors must identify these clearly in the manuscript. For research involving human or animal subjects, authors must confirm that all procedures were performed in compliance with relevant laws and institutional guidelines and that appropriate approvals were obtained. Informed consent must be obtained for studies involving human subjects, and their privacy rights must be protected.

Conflicts of interest may not always be obvious, but they should be disclosed if they could affect the judgment of the author, reviewer, or editor. These conflicts could be personal, commercial, political, academic, or financial. Financial interests could include employment, research funding, stock ownership, or payments for consultancy work.

All parties involved—authors, reviewers, and editors—must declare relevant conflicts of interest. If in doubt, it is always best to disclose the conflict. Editors should also ensure transparency by disclosing their conflicts of interest to readers when necessary.