Publication Ethics
At Kare Publishing, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and ethical practices in our publishing processes. Our commitment extends to ensuring the fairness, transparency, and honesty of our editorial and review processes across all our journals in medical, engineering, and social sciences.
Ethical Guidelines
Our publication ethics policy is based on the following principles:
Fair Play and Impartiality: All submitted manuscripts are evaluated solely based on their academic and scientific merit without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.
Confidentiality: Editors and editorial staff will not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript will not be used in an editor's own research without the express written consent of the author.
Publication Decisions: The editors are responsible for deciding which of the articles submitted to the journal should be published, based on the validation of the work and its importance to researchers and readers.
Involvement and Cooperation in Investigations: In the case of ethical complaints or retractions regarding the research or publications, our editorial team will take reasonable responsive measures in collaboration with the publisher.
For a comprehensive overview of our publication ethics or to report any issues, please contact us directly via email at kare@karepb.com.
Kare Publishing adheres to the principles of the International Council of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), the Council of Science Editors (CSE), the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the US National Library of Medicine (NLM), the World Medical Association (WMA) and the European Association of Science Editors (EASE).
By maintaining rigorous ethical standards, Kare Publishing aims to contribute positively to the scientific community and ensure the trust and respect of both readers and authors.
EDITORIAL POLICIES
- Scope and Mission
The journal’s primary mission is to disseminate high-quality, peer-reviewed research and scholarly work in all areas of biomedical sciences, including but not limited to clinical research, translational medicine, basic sciences, public health, biomedical engineering, and healthcare policy. Submissions must contribute to the advancement of knowledge, improve patient care, or inform future research and clinical practice.
- Types of Submissions
The journal welcomes a wide range of manuscript types, including:
- Original Research Articles: Full-length reports of novel, rigorously conducted empirical studies.
- Review Articles/Systematic Reviews/Meta-Analyses: Comprehensive syntheses of existing literature with critical evaluation, identifying gaps and guiding future research.
- Short Communications/Brief Reports: Concise accounts of preliminary findings or novel techniques.
- Case Reports/Case Series: Descriptions of unusual or rare clinical cases that provide insight into diagnostic or therapeutic challenges.
- Editorials: Thoughtful discussions on current issues, policy, or future directions in biomedical research and practice.
- Letters to the Editor: Short, focused communications responding to recently published articles or addressing relevant scientific or ethical issues.
- Peer Review Process
All submissions undergo a fair, unbiased, and confidential peer review process designed to ensure scientific rigor, clarity, and ethical integrity.
- Initial Screening: The editorial office first assesses manuscripts for adherence to scope, formatting guidelines, and basic methodological standards.
- Selection of Reviewers: Manuscripts passing the initial screening are typically evaluated by at least two independent, qualified reviewers with relevant expertise. Reviewers are expected to disclose potential conflicts of interest and to maintain confidentiality.
- Evaluation Criteria: Reviewers assess the manuscript’s originality, methodology, data quality, clarity of presentation, validity of results, relevance, and significance.
- Decision Making: The Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editors consider reviewer comments and make a decision: accept, revise, or reject. Revisions may go through multiple rounds of peer review until final acceptance or rejection.
- Conflicts of Interest and Funding Disclosure
Authors, editors, and reviewers are required to disclose all financial and non-financial relationships that could potentially influence, or appear to influence, their work. This includes:
- Authors: Must provide a full disclosure statement listing all funding sources, institutional or corporate affiliations, and any personal interests (e.g., consulting fees, patents, royalties).
- Reviewers and Editors: Must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where they have a conflict of interest.
- Ethical Considerations
The journal adheres to recognized standards of research and publication ethics as set forth by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and relevant guidelines such as the Declaration of Helsinki. Authors are responsible for following these ethical principles:
- Human and Animal Subjects: Research involving human participants must have institutional review board (IRB) or ethics committee approval, and informed consent must be obtained. Studies with animals must comply with international and national guidelines for humane care and use.
- Data Integrity and Reproducibility: Authors must ensure accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting. The journal encourages authors to make raw data and protocols available for verification where possible.
- Image and Data Manipulation: Any digital manipulation of images must be disclosed. Fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting of data is strictly prohibited.
- Plagiarism and Duplicate Publication: Submissions must be original, unpublished work not under consideration elsewhere. All sources must be properly cited, and plagiarism will be checked using standard software tools.
- Authorship Criteria: Authors listed must have made a significant intellectual contribution to the work, approved the final manuscript, and agreed to be accountable for its content.
- Open Access and Copyright
The journal may adopt open-access or subscription-based models. If open access:
- Licensing: Articles are published under a Creative Commons license, allowing broad dissemination and use of published research.
- Copyright Transfer or License to Publish: Authors may retain copyright or transfer it to the publisher, depending on the journal’s policy. Authors must confirm they have the rights to all included materials.
- Data Sharing and Transparency
The journal encourages or may mandate data sharing to promote transparency and reproducibility. Authors should provide details on data availability, including public repositories or upon request, and cite data sources properly.
- Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections
The journal supports the ongoing discourse and correction of the scholarly record:
- Letters and Comments: Readers are encouraged to submit letters to the editor or commentary that critically analyzes published articles.
- Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern: If errors or misconduct are discovered post-publication, the journal will publish corrections, issue retractions, or provide formal notices according to COPE guidelines.
- Editorial Independence and Integrity
The editorial decision-making process is independent from commercial or promotional interests. Advertising, sponsorship, or external funding do not influence editorial policies or decisions. The Editor-in-Chief and editorial board members are committed to maintaining scientific integrity and editorial independence.
- Appeals and Complaints
Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a written justification to the Editor-in-Chief. The journal will review appeals promptly and fairly. Complaints about editorial processes or publication ethics can be directed to the editorial office and will be handled following established procedures to ensure a transparent and impartial resolution.
- Advertisement and Sponsorship Policies
- Separation of Content and Advertising: Advertisements must be clearly distinguishable from editorial content.
- Review of Advertisements: All advertisements are subject to approval by the editorial office and must comply with relevant ethical and regulatory standards, particularly for medical products and devices.
- Continuous Improvement and Policy Updates
The journal periodically reviews and updates its editorial policies to reflect best practices, advances in publishing standards, and feedback from the scholarly community. Any substantive changes will be communicated to authors, reviewers, and readers.
