Editorial Policies
Upholding scientific integrity through transparent editorial standards.
Committed to Ethical Excellence
JCCI adheres to the highest standards of publishing ethics, as defined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), ensuring fairness, transparency, and scientific rigor.
This page outlines the key policies governing manuscript evaluation, author responsibilities, and editorial decision-making at JCCI.
JCCI employs rigorous double-blind peer review. Both reviewers and authors remain anonymous throughout evaluation. Each manuscript is assessed by at least two independent clinical specialists.
- Initial screening for scope and quality by the Editor-in-Chief
- Assignment to qualified peer reviewers in the relevant specialty
- Authors receive detailed reviewer feedback and editorial decision
All case reports involving human subjects must comply with ethical standards:
- Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee approval when required
- Written informed consent from patients for publication
- Adherence to the Declaration of Helsinki principles
- Compliance with HIPAA and applicable privacy regulations
Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence their work. Reviewers and editors must recuse themselves when conflicts exist.
JCCI uses plagiarism detection software (iThenticate) to screen all submissions. Manuscripts must represent original work with proper attribution to all sources.
COPE Membership: JCCI follows COPE guidelines for handling allegations of research misconduct.
If errors are discovered after publication, JCCI will issue an erratum or corrigendum. In cases of demonstrated misconduct, articles may be retracted per COPE guidelines.
- Make decisions based solely on scientific merit and clinical value
- Ensure timely and fair peer review
- Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts
- Address ethical concerns promptly and impartially
Questions About Our Policies?
Contact our editorial office for clarification or to report an ethical concern.
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