Publication Ethics

Tabib: Asian Journal of Medical Practice and Health Sciences is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in publishing. The journal adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines and ensures transparency, integrity, and accountability throughout the publication process.

Responsibilities of Authors

  • Ensure that the submitted work is original, free of plagiarism, and has not been published elsewhere.
  • Properly cite sources and acknowledge contributions from other researchers.
  • Declare any conflicts of interest that could influence the research or interpretation of results.
  • Provide accurate data and, if required, share research data for verification.
  • Seek ethical approval for studies involving human or animal subjects and obtain informed consent where necessary.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Conduct objective, fair, and constructive evaluations of submitted manuscripts.
  • Maintain confidentiality of the manuscript and avoid discussing its contents with unauthorized parties.
  • Identify any potential conflicts of interest and decline to review if impartiality cannot be ensured.
  • Alert the editors to any suspected ethical violations, plagiarism, or data fabrication.

Responsibilities of Editors

  • Ensure a fair, transparent, and unbiased peer review process.
  • Make editorial decisions based on the academic merit of the manuscript, without discrimination.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of submissions and protect the integrity of the review process.
  • Take appropriate action in cases of misconduct, plagiarism, or research fraud in line with COPE guidelines.

Plagiarism and Misconduct

The journal strictly prohibits:

  • Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism and duplicate submissions.
  • Data falsification or fabrication of research results.
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest affect the integrity of the work.

All submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening using reliable detection tools before entering the review process. Any ethical misconduct may result in manuscript rejection, retraction, or reporting to relevant institutions.

By maintaining these ethical standards, Tabib ensures the credibility, reliability, and academic integrity of published research.