Publication Ethics

JPALS is committed to upholding publication ethics based on the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Responsibilities of Authors

  • Submit original and unpublished work
  • Avoid plagiarism and data fabrication
  • Properly cite all sources
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest

Responsibilities of Editors

  • Ensure fair and unbiased editorial decisions
  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts
  • Prevent conflicts of interest

Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Provide objective and constructive feedback
  • Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts
  • Declare any conflicts of interest