Publication Ethics

The Journal of Holistic Integration in Health Sciences is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and adheres to the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal ensures that all parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers—follow ethical responsibilities to maintain the integrity of scholarly communication.

1. Duties of Authors

  • Authors must submit original works that have not been published elsewhere or under consideration by another journal.

  • All sources used must be properly cited and acknowledged.

  • Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited.

  • Authors should provide accurate data and results, ensuring that falsification or manipulation does not occur.

  • All listed authors must have made a significant contribution to the research and approved the final manuscript.

  • Conflicts of interest that may influence the research or interpretation of results must be disclosed.

2. Duties of Editors

  • Editors are responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts are suitable for publication.

  • Manuscripts shall be evaluated solely on academic merit, free from discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or political views.

  • Editors must ensure a fair and unbiased peer-review process.

  • Editors are obliged to maintain confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts.

  • Conflicts of interest must be declared, and editors should not use unpublished materials for personal advantage.

3. Duties of Reviewers

  • Reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions and improving the quality of manuscripts.

  • Reviews should be conducted objectively, without personal criticism of the author.

  • Reviewers must maintain confidentiality of the review process and not disclose any manuscript content.

  • Any conflict of interest or inability to review a manuscript must be promptly reported to the editor.

  • Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.

4. Duties of the Publisher

  • The publisher supports the editors in handling ethical issues and ensures the journal follows best practices in scholarly publishing.

  • The publisher safeguards intellectual property rights and maintains the academic record.

  • The publisher ensures that advertising, reprint, or commercial revenue has no impact on editorial decisions.