Ethics and Quality for JNPP Publishing
JNPP follows strict editorial policies to protect research integrity, author rights, and reviewer fairness. These policies govern peer review, ethics compliance, and publication standards for neuroscience and physiological research. Policies are aligned with international publication ethics guidance and reviewed regularly for compliance and best practice.
Core Editorial Standards
Our policies ensure that research is reviewed fairly, ethically, and transparently. Authors, editors, and reviewers share responsibility for maintaining the integrity of the scientific record.
Peer Review Integrity
All submissions undergo rigorous peer review by independent experts. Editors select reviewers based on methodological and topical expertise and monitor for conflicts of interest. Review decisions focus on scientific validity, transparency, and contribution to the field.
Ethics and Compliance
Human and animal studies require documented ethics approval and consent statements. Authors must follow institutional and regulatory requirements and disclose funding sources and conflicts of interest.
Transparency and Reporting
Authors are expected to provide clear methods, data availability statements, and appropriate reporting guidelines. Transparency improves reproducibility and strengthens editorial confidence.
Publication Ethics and Integrity
We follow strict ethics practices to prevent misconduct and ensure that published work remains reliable and citable over time.
Originality and Similarity Checks
Submissions are screened for originality using similarity tools. Overlap with prior work must be properly cited and justified. Excessive duplication or plagiarism can lead to rejection or investigation.
Authorship and Contribution Transparency
All authors must meet authorship criteria and agree to submission. Contributions should be described clearly, and changes to authorship after submission require documented consent from all contributors.
Corrections and Retractions
If errors are discovered after publication, corrections may be issued to protect the record. In cases of serious integrity issues, the journal may publish expressions of concern or retract articles according to established guidelines.
Reviewer and Editor Responsibilities
Editors and reviewers follow confidentiality and fairness standards to protect authors and maintain a trusted review process.
Confidentiality and Reviewer Conduct
Reviewers must keep manuscripts confidential and avoid sharing content outside the review process. Reviews should be objective, respectful, and focused on scientific merit rather than personal critique.
Editorial Independence and Fairness
Editors make decisions based on evidence quality and relevance, not on personal or institutional interests. When conflicts arise, a neutral editor is assigned to preserve impartial review.
Editorial Decision Process
The editorial process is structured to protect fairness and scientific quality. Authors should respond to queries promptly to avoid delays.
Initial Screening
Editors assess scope fit, ethics compliance, and submission completeness. This includes plagiarism screening, scope validation, and checks for each submission carefully. Manuscripts that do not meet basic requirements may be returned for revision before review.
Expert Peer Review
Qualified reviewers evaluate scientific rigor, data quality, and interpretation. Editorial decisions consider reviewer input and the journal scope.
Decision and Publication Ethics
Editors may request revisions, accept, or decline submissions based on evidence quality. If concerns arise after publication, corrections or retractions follow established integrity procedures.
Editorial Policy FAQ
Answers to common questions about the editorial process. We aim for transparency at each stage.
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Publish Under Clear Editorial Standards
JNPP policies protect authors and readers while supporting rigorous neuroscience publication. Contact the editorial office if you need clarification on any policy requirement. Clear policies protect authors and reviewers worldwide today.
