Publication Ethics and Malpractice Policy at WJBPR

🧭 Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement – WJBPR

The World Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Research (WJBPR) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, editorial transparency, and responsible academic publishing in the fields of Biology, Pharmacy, Health Science, and Nursing.

WJBPR follows a structured and ethical editorial workflow to ensure fairness, accuracy, and credibility in scholarly publishing. Any form of unethical conduct, research malpractice, or publication misconduct is handled strictly and may result in rejection, correction, withdrawal, or retraction of the manuscript.

⚖️ Editorial Responsibilities

✅ Publication Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief and editorial board of WJBPR are responsible for evaluating submitted manuscripts based on originality, scientific quality, innovation, clarity, relevance to biological and pharmaceutical sciences, reviewer feedback, and compliance with ethical and legal standards.

🧪 Fair and Unbiased Evaluation

All manuscripts are assessed solely on academic merit without discrimination based on gender, nationality, institutional affiliation, ethnicity, or personal beliefs.

🔒 Confidentiality

All submissions are treated as confidential documents. Information related to manuscripts is only shared with authorized individuals involved in the peer review process.

⚠️ Conflict of Interest

Editors must avoid handling manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist and must not use unpublished material for personal gain without author consent.

🔍 Responsibilities of Reviewers

📝 Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Reviewers assist editors by evaluating manuscripts for originality, methodology, scientific accuracy, and relevance to biology, pharmacy, health science, and nursing disciplines.

⏱️ Timeliness

Reviewers should complete reviews within the assigned timeframe or inform the editorial team if unable to do so.

🔒 Confidential Handling

Reviewers must maintain strict confidentiality and must not share or use unpublished data.

🎯 Objectivity

Reviews must be constructive, unbiased, and focused on academic merit. Personal criticism is inappropriate.

📚 Acknowledgement of Sources

Reviewers should identify uncited work and report any similarity or duplication.

⚠️ Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must decline reviews where conflicts of interest exist and avoid using privileged information.

✍️ Responsibilities of Authors

📄 Accurate Reporting

Authors must present accurate, honest, and clear research findings. Data fabrication or manipulation is strictly prohibited.

🗂️ Data Transparency

Authors may be asked to provide raw data and ethical approvals. Proper documentation must be maintained.

🚫 Originality and Plagiarism

All submissions must be original and properly cited. Plagiarism or duplicate publication will result in rejection or retraction.

🔁 Duplicate Submission

Simultaneous submission to multiple journals is strictly prohibited.

👥 Authorship Criteria

Only contributors who have significantly participated in the research should be listed as authors, and all must approve the final manuscript.

💬 Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Authors must disclose any financial or institutional conflicts that may influence the research.

🧾 Ethical Compliance

Research involving humans or animals must follow ethical standards and receive appropriate approvals.

📌 Error Correction

Authors must promptly report errors and cooperate with corrections or retractions.

🚨 Misconduct and Editorial Actions

WJBPR maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward publication misconduct including plagiarism, falsification, duplication, and ethical violations.

Possible actions include:

• 📄 Request clarification or supporting documents
• ❌ Reject the manuscript
• ⚠️ Issue corrections or editorial notices
• 🔁 Retract published articles
• 🏛️ Notify institutions or authorities

The World Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Research (WJBPR) ensures trust in academic publishing through ethical practices, transparent peer review, and responsible editorial processes.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Publication Ethics

Q1. What is publication ethics in WJBPR?

Publication ethics ensures integrity, transparency, and responsible research publishing practices followed by WJBPR.

Q2. What happens if plagiarism is detected in the paper submitted to WJBPR?

Plagiarized manuscripts may be rejected or retracted depending on severity.

Q3. Does WJBPR follow peer review?

Yes, WJBPR follows a structured double-blind peer review process.

Q4. Can authors submit the same paper to multiple journals including WJBPR?

No, simultaneous submission is strictly prohibited.

Q5. What should authors do if errors are found after publication at WJBPR?

Authors must inform the editorial team immediately for correction or retraction.