Journal of Medicine and Dentistry (JMDNT) adheres to the highest standards of ethical publishing, following the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Code of Conduct and the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing (COPE, DOAJ, OASPA, WAME).

1. Responsibilities of Editors

• Ensure all submitted manuscripts are evaluated based solely on academic merit, without discrimination based on authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.

• Maintain confidentiality of all submissions and disclose information only to those directly involved in the editorial process.

• Ensure a fair and unbiased peer-review process.

• Take responsive measures in cases of suspected or proven misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, data fabrication, redundant publication).

2. Responsibilities of Authors

• Ensure that submitted work is original and has not been published elsewhere.

• Properly cite all sources and credit the contributions of others.

• Disclose any potential conflicts of interest, funding sources, or affiliations that could influence the research.

• Obtain necessary ethical approvals (e.g., IRB, animal welfare committee) for studies involving humans or animals.

• Promptly notify the editor if a significant error is discovered in their published work, and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Evaluate manuscripts objectively, promptly, and confidentially.

• Avoid reviewing manuscripts in which they have competing interests.

• Identify relevant published work that has not been cited.

• Maintain confidentiality and not use unpublished material for personal advantage.

4. Plagiarism and Misconduct

• JMDNT uses plagiarism detection software (e.g., iThenticate) to screen all submissions.

• In cases of confirmed plagiarism, data falsification, or unethical research practices, the journal will follow COPE flowcharts to determine appropriate actions, which may include rejection, retraction, or notification of authors’ institutions.

5. Conflicts of Interest

• Authors, reviewers, and editors must declare any conflicts of interest that could influence their judgment.

• Financial relationships, personal relationships, or academic competition are considered potential conflicts.

6. Data Availability and Transparency

• Authors are encouraged to make underlying research data available in public repositories, where possible.

• All methods and findings must be reported transparently to enable reproducibility.

7. Compliance with COPE

For full guidance, please refer to:
COPE Code of Conduct
COPE Flowcharts
Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing