Author Policies

Article Processing Charge (APC)

Clinical Trials and Practice – Open Journal implements an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts to cover the costs associated with publication, including peer review, editing, typesetting, and hosting. The APC ensures the journal’s open-access model, allowing all published content to be freely available to researchers and the public worldwide. The APC is due upon acceptance of a manuscript and is payable by the corresponding author or the author’s institution. The amount of the APC is clearly stated on the journal’s website. However, the APC is waived or discounted in certain cases, such as for authors from low-income countries or those with financial difficulties. Authors are encouraged to inquire about potential APC waivers prior to submission. The journal strives to keep the APC reasonable while maintaining high-quality publishing standards, ensuring that the research reaches a wide audience and contributes to scientific progress.

English Language Editing

To ensure clarity and readability, Clinical Trials and Practice – Open Journal requires that all submitted manuscripts be written in clear, professional English. Authors whose first language is not English are strongly encouraged to have their manuscript reviewed by an English language editor before submission. This service is designed to improve the manuscript’s language quality, enhancing its potential for publication. The journal offers a list of recommended language editing services for authors who need assistance. While the journal does not mandate this service, it is highly recommended for authors who wish to improve the quality of their manuscript and ensure it meets the publication standards. Manuscripts with significant language issues may be returned to authors for revision before the peer review process can begin.

Submission of Manuscript

To submit a manuscript to Clinical Trials and Practice – Open Journal, authors must use the journal’s online submission system, which facilitates the entire submission process. The system allows authors to upload their manuscript, cover letter, supplementary data, and any other required documents. Before submission, authors should ensure their manuscript adheres to the journal’s formatting and style guidelines, which are available on the journal's website. Once submitted, the manuscript is assigned to an editor, who conducts an initial review to determine if it meets the journal's standards. Authors will receive a confirmation email, and their manuscript will proceed to peer review. Manuscripts must be original, not under review elsewhere, and comply with the ethical standards of the journal. The submission system allows authors to track the status of their manuscript throughout the review process. The journal encourages timely submission and will notify authors if any further information or revisions are needed during the review process.

Rights and Grants to the Author

Clinical Trials and Practice – Open Journal ensures that authors retain the copyright to their published works. Authors are granted the right to distribute and reuse their articles as they see fit, as long as the original publication in the journal is properly attributed. Authors may also republish their work in other journals, books, or conferences, with proper acknowledgment of the original publication. This policy is in line with the open-access model, which allows for maximum dissemination and accessibility of research. Authors are encouraged to share their work freely, while maintaining proper attribution and adhering to the licensing terms. The journal also provides authors with a Creative Commons (CC BY) license, which allows others to reuse and remix the content with appropriate credit. Any funding or grants received for the research must be disclosed during submission, and the journal supports transparency in the financial backing behind the research.

Human and Animal Rights Policy

Clinical Trials and Practice – Open Journal upholds the highest ethical standards for research involving human and animal subjects. Authors must ensure that their research adheres to relevant national and international ethical guidelines, including those set by institutional review boards (IRBs) or ethics committees. For human studies, authors are required to obtain informed consent from all participants and ensure that the study follows the principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. For animal studies, authors must adhere to the ethical treatment of animals, following the guidelines set by the appropriate animal care and use committees. Manuscripts that fail to meet these ethical requirements will not be considered for publication. Authors must clearly state in their manuscript that ethical approval was obtained and provide the name of the approving institution and the approval number. Clinical Trials and Practice – Open Journal is committed to maintaining the welfare of human and animal subjects and ensuring that research is conducted responsibly and ethically.

Digital Preservation

To ensure the long-term availability and accessibility of published content, Clinical Trials and Practice – Open Journal participates in digital preservation initiatives. The journal’s content is stored in multiple repositories and is regularly backed up to prevent data loss. The journal is also a member of trusted digital preservation services, such as CLOCKSS and Portico, ensuring that articles remain accessible even in the event of technical failures or journal cessation. This commitment to digital preservation helps safeguard the integrity of the research and guarantees that the published work will remain available to researchers and the public for future reference. In addition, authors are encouraged to archive their manuscripts in public repositories to enhance the accessibility and visibility of their work.

Licensing Policy

All articles published in Clinical Trials and Practice – Open Journal are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, unless otherwise specified. This license allows others to freely copy, distribute, and adapt the article, provided proper attribution is given to the original authors. This open-access licensing model maximizes the dissemination of research, encouraging the reuse of scholarly content for further research and innovation. Authors retain copyright over their work, while granting the journal a license to publish. The CC BY license ensures that the journal’s content is freely available and reusable for academic, commercial, and non-commercial purposes, fostering a collaborative environment for global research.

Complaints Policy

Clinical Trials and Practice – Open Journal values the feedback and concerns of authors, reviewers, and readers. If any party has a complaint regarding the editorial process, peer review, or any other aspect of the journal, they are encouraged to contact the editorial office directly via email. The journal takes all complaints seriously and will investigate the issue thoroughly. If a complaint pertains to the conduct of an editor or reviewer, the matter will be referred to an independent member of the editorial board for resolution. The journal adheres to the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to handle complaints fairly and transparently. If an error is found in an article after publication, the journal will take appropriate action, including issuing a correction, retraction, or clarification if necessary. The goal is to ensure that the integrity of the journal’s content is maintained and that all parties are treated fairly.

Author’s Agreement Form

Upon acceptance of a manuscript for publication, the corresponding author must complete and submit an Author’s Agreement Form. This form confirms that the manuscript is the author’s original work, has not been submitted elsewhere, and that any necessary permissions for copyrighted material have been obtained. The form also outlines the rights and responsibilities of the authors, including the copyright retention and licensing agreement for the article to be published under the open-access model. Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and financial support related to the research. By signing the form, authors agree to the journal’s terms and conditions and confirm their compliance with ethical publishing practices. The signed Author’s Agreement Form is required before an article can be published in Clinical Trials and Practice – Open Journal.

Withdrawal Policy

Clinical Trials and Practice – Open Journal allows authors to withdraw their manuscript from consideration at any point before final acceptance. If an author decides to withdraw a manuscript, they must submit a formal request in writing to the journal’s editorial office, providing a reason for the withdrawal. Once a manuscript has been accepted for publication or is in the production phase, withdrawal is not typically permitted unless there are exceptional circumstances, such as significant ethical concerns or errors in the data. If a manuscript is withdrawn after acceptance, this will be documented, and the authors will receive a formal acknowledgment. The journal reserves the right to reject any manuscript that does not meet its ethical or scientific standards during the submission and review process.

Manuscript Preparation

Clinical Trials and Practice – Open Journal provides detailed guidelines for manuscript preparation to ensure consistency and quality across all submissions. Authors are required to format their manuscripts according to the journal’s specified structure, which includes a title page, abstract, keywords, introduction, methods, results, discussion, and references. The manuscript should be clearly written and free of grammatical or typographical errors. Authors must follow the journal’s citation style and include all necessary sections such as ethical approvals, conflict of interest statements, and funding sources. Manuscripts should be submitted in a compatible file format (e.g., Word, PDF) and include any supplementary materials such as tables, figures, or data sets. Manuscripts that do not adhere to the journal’s guidelines may be returned to authors for revision before being sent for peer review.

Sample Paper

Clinical Trials and Practice – Open Journal offers a sample paper on its website to guide authors in preparing their manuscripts. This sample includes the required formatting, structure, and citation style that authors must follow when submitting a manuscript. The sample paper provides examples of how to structure various sections of the manuscript, such as the abstract, methodology, results, and discussion, as well as how to present tables and figures. Authors are encouraged to refer to the sample paper as a template to ensure that their manuscript complies with the journal’s submission guidelines and formatting requirements. The sample paper is available for download on the journal’s website.

APC Waiver Policy

Clinical Trials and Practice – Open Journal offers an APC (Article Processing Charge) waiver policy to support authors who may face financial constraints. Authors from low-income countries, or those who demonstrate financial need, may apply for an APC waiver during the submission process. The journal evaluates waiver requests on a case-by-case basis, considering the author’s circumstances and the quality of the submitted manuscript. The waiver policy ensures that research can be published and dissemin

ated freely, regardless of the author’s financial situation. The goal is to promote inclusivity and accessibility in academic publishing, allowing research to reach a broader audience.

Data Sharing Policy

Clinical Trials and Practice – Open Journal encourages authors to make their research data publicly available to ensure transparency, reproducibility, and collaboration. Authors are required to provide a data availability statement with their manuscript, indicating whether the data supporting the findings of their study are publicly available, accessible on request, or subject to restrictions. The journal promotes the use of recognized data repositories to store datasets and encourages authors to provide links to the relevant repositories where possible. In cases where data cannot be shared, authors must provide a justification. The journal follows ethical guidelines to protect participant privacy and confidentiality while promoting open scientific inquiry.

Copyright Policy

Clinical Trials and Practice – Open Journal allows authors to retain the copyright to their articles, published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This license permits others to distribute, remix, and build upon the work, provided that proper attribution is given to the original authors. Authors can republish or use their work in other formats or publications without seeking permission from the journal. This open-access approach ensures that the research is freely accessible, enabling global dissemination and fostering innovation while respecting the authors' rights.

Plagiarism Policy

Clinical Trials and Practice – Open Journal adheres to strict plagiarism detection practices. Manuscripts submitted to the journal are checked for plagiarism using advanced plagiarism detection software. Any manuscript found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected, and authors may face a ban on future submissions. The journal requires authors to submit only original work and properly attribute all sources, ideas, and data that are not their own. If plagiarism is identified after publication, the journal will issue a retraction or correction as appropriate, in line with ethical publishing standards.

Open Access Policy

Clinical Trials and Practice – Open Journal is an open-access journal, meaning all articles published are freely accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Authors retain copyright to their work but grant the journal a license to publish and distribute their research under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This open-access model allows the widest dissemination of research findings, enabling faster and broader engagement with the scientific community and the public. The goal is to make high-quality clinical and translational research available to researchers, practitioners, and policymakers worldwide, without subscription or paywall restrictions.

Participant/Patient Privacy and Informed Consent

Clinical Trials and Practice – Open Journal prioritizes the ethical conduct of research involving human participants. Authors must obtain informed consent from all participants in their studies, ensuring they understand the nature of the research, any risks involved, and their right to confidentiality. All personal data should be anonymized or de-identified to protect participants' privacy. Ethical approval for studies involving human participants must be obtained from an appropriate ethics committee, and the approval number must be included in the manuscript. Any deviation from these requirements may result in the rejection of the manuscript.

Check List

Clinical Trials and Practice – Open Journal provides a submission checklist to help authors ensure that their manuscript meets all the necessary requirements before submission. The checklist includes verifying the manuscript's format, adherence to the journal’s guidelines, inclusion of necessary sections (e.g., ethics approval, conflict of interest statement, data availability), and ensuring proper citation style. Authors must also confirm that the manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere. The checklist serves as a helpful tool for authors to streamline the submission process and avoid delays due to missing or incomplete information.

Errata, Retractions, and Corrigenda Policy

Clinical Trials and Practice – Open Journal follows strict guidelines regarding errata, retractions, and corrigenda. If errors are found in a published article, whether due to author mistakes or other factors, the journal will issue a corrigendum or erratum to correct the record. In cases of significant errors or ethical concerns, such as data manipulation or plagiarism, the article may be retracted, and the retraction will be clearly stated in the article's record. The journal is committed to transparency and maintaining the integrity of its published content.