Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
TITU Journal of Integrative Medicine -TJIM is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and safeguarding the integrity of the academic record.
The journal follows the guidelines and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and applies these principles to all aspects of the editorial and publication process.
Duties of Editors
Editors are responsible for:
- Ensuring a fair, unbiased, and timely peer review process
- Evaluating manuscripts based solely on scientific merit, originality, and relevance
- Maintaining confidentiality of all submitted materials
- Preventing conflicts of interest in the editorial process
- Taking appropriate action in response to ethical concerns or misconduct
Duties of Reviewers
Reviewers are expected to:
- Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations
- Maintain strict confidentiality of the manuscript
- Declare any conflicts of interest before accepting review assignments
- Refrain from using unpublished information for personal advantage
Duties of Authors
Authors must:
- Submit original, unpublished work that is not under consideration elsewhere
- Ensure proper citation of all sources and avoid plagiarism
- Disclose any conflicts of interest
- Accurately present data and results without fabrication or manipulation
- Cooperate with the peer review process and respond to reviewer comments
Plagiarism and Originality
All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software. Submissions containing plagiarism, duplication, or unethical practices will be rejected or retracted.
Conflict of Interest
All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that may influence their decisions or interpretations.
Handling Misconduct
The journal takes all allegations of research and publication misconduct seriously.
In cases of suspected misconduct (including plagiarism, data falsification, duplicate publication, or authorship disputes), the journal follows COPE guidelines and flowcharts to investigate and resolve the issue.
Appropriate actions may include:
Corrections and Retractions
If errors or ethical issues are identified after publication, the journal will issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern in accordance with international publishing standards.
Commitment to Ethical Publishing
TITU Journal of Integrative Medicine -TJIM is dedicated to maintaining transparency, integrity, and accountability in all stages of the publication process, ensuring the dissemination of reliable and high-quality scientific knowledge.