Ethics & Publication Policies

The Journal of Translational Health & Precision Medicine is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical publishing, research integrity, and editorial transparency. All participants in the publication process—including authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers—are expected to adhere to internationally recognized ethical guidelines.

Ethical Framework

The journal operates in accordance with the principles and recommendations of:

Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)
World Medical Association (WMA)

These guidelines inform all editorial decisions and publication practices.

Research Ethics and Human Subjects

Research involving human participants must comply with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki and relevant national and institutional regulations. Authors must confirm that:

Ethical approval was obtained from an appropriate ethics committee or institutional review board (IRB)
Informed consent was obtained from participants, where applicable
Participant confidentiality and data protection were ensured

Details of ethical approval and consent must be clearly stated in the manuscript.

Animal Research

Studies involving animals must comply with applicable institutional, national, and international guidelines for the care and use of laboratory animals. Authors should provide details of ethical approval and steps taken to minimize animal suffering.

Conflicts of Interest

All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation of research findings or editorial decisions. Any declared conflicts will be transparently acknowledged in published articles where relevant.

Authorship and Contributions

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All listed authors must approve the final manuscript and agree to its submission.

Any changes to authorship after submission must be justified and approved by all authors and the editorial team.

Plagiarism and Misconduct

The journal has a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and other forms of research misconduct. Submitted manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism detection tools.

Allegations of misconduct are handled in accordance with COPE guidelines and may result in rejection, retraction, or notification of relevant institutions.

Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern

The journal is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. Where necessary, corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern will be issued following established ethical guidelines.

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made independently by the editorial team and are based solely on scholarly merit, ethical compliance, and translational relevance. Commercial, institutional, or personal interests do not influence editorial judgment.

Complaints and Appeals

Authors and reviewers may raise concerns, complaints, or appeals regarding editorial decisions or publication practices by contacting the editorial office. All complaints and appeals are handled fairly, transparently, and in accordance with ethical best practices.