Editorial Policies

The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics. We follow the principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure that all research published is ethical, transparent, and of high scientific merit. Any cases of research misconduct, including plagiarism, falsification of data, and unethical behavior, will be thoroughly investigated and addressed.

 

Editors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to the articles they handle. They must remain impartial and independent in their editorial decisions. All financial disclosures, including relationships with industry or funding sources, must be transparently stated. If conflicts are identified, editors must recuse themselves from the editorial process.

 

The editorial board follows a set of established policies to ensure fair and rigorous evaluation of submitted manuscripts. The policies cover manuscript submission, evaluation, revision, and final acceptance. The aim is to publish high-quality, original research in the field of liver research and related areas.

 

All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo a double-blind peer review process. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the subject matter, and they provide critical, unbiased feedback on the quality and originality of the manuscript. The editorial board then makes a final decision based on the reviews and author revisions.

 

The editorial process includes manuscript submission, initial screening, peer review, revisions, and final acceptance. Authors are notified of decisions at each stage, and feedback is provided to ensure the manuscript meets the journal’s standards. The editorial board is responsible for ensuring that accepted manuscripts are published promptly and accurately.

 

All articles published in the journal are available under a Creative Commons license (CC BY). This allows others to freely share and adapt the work, as long as the original author is properly credited. This helps in the broad dissemination of research while protecting the rights of authors.

 

The publisher follows policies related to manuscript handling, ethical publication practices, and transparency in financial dealings. These policies ensure that all published content meets the journal’s editorial and academic standards. Publisher policies also include aspects related to open access, copyright, and fees associated with publication.

 

The journal does not accept advertisements that could compromise its editorial independence or conflict with its academic mission. Advertisements, if accepted, are clearly separated from editorial content, and their placement is subject to review to ensure they do not affect the credibility of the journal.

 

The journal follows the guidelines provided by COPE regarding plagiarism. If plagiarism is detected, the manuscript will be rejected, and the author may face disciplinary action. Authors are required to ensure that their work is original and properly attributed to avoid plagiarism issues.

 

In line with COPE guidelines, editors must declare any potential conflicts of interest before assuming an editorial role. They must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts that involve their personal, professional, or financial interests. The journal maintains a policy of transparency to ensure fairness and impartiality in the editorial process.