Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement

The journal Public Health is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. The journal follows internationally accepted ethical guidelines to ensure integrity, transparency, and quality in scholarly publishing. All parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers, are expected to adhere to ethical standards.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must submit original work that has not been published previously or submitted simultaneously to another journal. Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given, and all sources must be appropriately cited. Plagiarism in any form, data fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of results is considered unethical and unacceptable. Authors must ensure that all listed authors have significantly contributed to the research and have approved the final manuscript. Disclosure of funding sources and any potential conflicts of interest is required. Research involving humans or animals must comply with ethical standards and include appropriate approvals.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based on the manuscript’s academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Editors must ensure a fair and unbiased review process and maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts. Editorial decisions must not be influenced by commercial interests or personal considerations. Editors should take appropriate action when ethical concerns or misconduct are identified.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers assist editors in evaluating manuscripts and improving the quality of submitted work. Reviews should be conducted objectively, and personal criticism of authors is inappropriate. Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and must not use unpublished information for personal advantage. Any conflicts of interest or similarities between the manuscript and existing work should be reported to the editor.

Publication Misconduct

The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, falsification, citation manipulation, or unethical research practices. If misconduct is discovered before or after publication, appropriate actions may include manuscript rejection, correction, or retraction of published articles.

Corrections and Retractions

If significant errors or ethical issues are identified after publication, the journal may publish corrections, expressions of concern, or retract articles as necessary to maintain the integrity of the scientific record.

Through strict adherence to ethical publishing practices, the journal aims to ensure credibility, transparency, and trust in scientific communication.