Publication Ethics

Essentia: Journal of Medical Practice and Research is firmly committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and ethics in academic publishing. The journal adheres to the guidelines and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and expects all stakeholders — authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher — to comply with these ethical principles throughout the entire publication process.

1. Duties of Authors

Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that all submitted work is original, and any use of others’ ideas, data, or words must be properly cited. All forms of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, duplicate publication, falsification, or data fabrication are strictly prohibited and may lead to manuscript rejection or retraction.

Data Transparency and Reproducibility
Authors are required to present accurate and reliable data. They may be asked to provide access to raw data, clinical records, or supplementary materials during the peer-review process to support verification.

Redundant and Concurrent Submissions
Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time or publish work that has already been published, unless clearly justified and formally approved by the editor.

Authorship and Contribution
All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. The order of authorship should be a collective decision, and any changes must be approved by all co-authors.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could potentially influence the research outcomes or their interpretation, especially in clinical or pharmaceutical contexts.

2. Duties of Editors

Editorial Independence and Fairness
Editors will evaluate manuscripts solely on their academic merit, without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, institutional affiliation, or personal characteristics of the authors.

Confidentiality
Editors must maintain strict confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts, and share content only with those directly involved in the peer-review and publication process.

Decision-Making
Editorial decisions to accept, revise, or reject a manuscript will be based on originality, scientific quality, ethical compliance, clinical relevance, and reviewer recommendations.

Ethical Oversight
Editors are responsible for upholding ethical standards in medical publishing, especially in relation to patient confidentiality, informed consent, clinical trial registration, and research involving human or animal subjects. Allegations of misconduct must be investigated thoroughly, and appropriate corrective actions must be taken.

3. Duties of Reviewers

Confidential Review
All manuscripts assigned for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared or discussed with others without prior editor approval.

Constructive and Objective Feedback
Reviewers must provide clear, evidence-based, and objective feedback, avoiding personal bias or inappropriate criticism.

Detection of Ethical Issues
Reviewers should notify editors of any ethical concerns, including plagiarism, duplicate submissions, undisclosed conflicts of interest, or ethical issues related to patient data and clinical research.

Conflict of Interest
Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could compromise their objectivity and withdraw from the review process if necessary.

4. Duties of the Publisher

The publisher of Essentia supports the editorial team in ensuring that every stage of the publication process adheres to ethical standards. The publisher is responsible for assisting in the resolution of ethical violations, including plagiarism, authorship disputes, or research misconduct. Corrective actions such as the publication of errata, retractions, or expressions of concern will be carried out in accordance with COPE guidelines.