Publication Ethics Statement

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

The International Journal of Clinical Anesthesia and Research (IJCAR) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and transparency. All stakeholders — authors, reviewers, and editors — are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and responsibility in all aspects of publication.

“Ethical publishing is not optional; it is the foundation of trust between science and society.”

Guiding Ethical Frameworks

IJCAR adheres to the ethical guidelines and best practices defined by:

• Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
• International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)
• World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Responsibilities of Authors

• Submit original, unpublished work that accurately reflects the research conducted.
• Avoid fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, or data manipulation.
• Provide full disclosure of funding sources, institutional support, and potential conflicts of interest.
• List only those individuals as authors who have made substantial contributions to the work.
• Ensure ethical approval and informed consent for studies involving human or animal subjects.

Responsibilities of Editors

• Ensure fair and unbiased review based solely on academic merit.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect for authors’ intellectual property.
• Address suspected misconduct transparently and follow COPE flowcharts for ethical breaches.
• Avoid conflicts of interest in editorial decisions.
• Ensure timely communication and decisions throughout the publication process.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of manuscript content.
• Identify potential ethical issues such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or redundant publication.
• Disclose any conflicts of interest that might bias their evaluation.

Editorial Integrity

Editorial independence is maintained at all times. Decisions to accept or reject a manuscript are based purely on its scientific merit, originality, and relevance to anesthesiology and clinical research.

Addressing Misconduct

In cases of ethical breaches such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or duplicate publication, IJCAR follows COPE’s standard procedures for investigation and corrective action.

Transparency and Corrections

• All corrections, retractions, and editorial notes are clearly identified and linked to the original publication.
• Retraction notices remain freely accessible to maintain the scholarly record.
• Errors discovered post-publication are addressed transparently in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Conflicts of Interest Disclosure

Authors, reviewers, and editors must declare any potential conflicts of interest that may influence their judgment or create a perception of bias. Full disclosure ensures the credibility and transparency of the scientific record.

Human and Animal Rights

All research involving human participants or animals must comply with ethical standards such as the Declaration of Helsinki and international welfare guidelines. Authors must state that ethical approval was obtained and that participants provided informed consent.

Data Sharing and Reproducibility

Authors are encouraged to make their datasets and protocols publicly available, whenever possible, to support transparency and reproducibility. This aligns with IJCAR’s commitment to Open Science principles.

Ethical Oversight Summary

Contact Information

For ethical concerns or misconduct reporting:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.anesthesiaresjournal.com