Editorial Policies

Publishing ethics and review standards for toxicology research.

JECT uses single blind peer review to evaluate methodological rigor, toxicological relevance, and clinical impact.

• Editorial screening for scope and ethics
• Reviewer selection based on subject expertise
• Structured decision letters with clear guidance

• Conflict of interest disclosures required
• Ethics approvals and consent statements mandatory
• Clinical trial registration for interventional studies
• Plagiarism and image integrity checks

Corrections or retractions are issued to maintain the scholarly record. Appeals are reviewed by senior editors.

• Errata for minor corrections
• Retractions for major integrity concerns
• Appeals reviewed with documented rationale

Preprints are permitted when disclosed at submission. Submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere.

Confirm these requirements to avoid delays.

• Complete conflict of interest disclosures
• Provide ethics approval documentation
• Disclose funding sources and sponsor roles
• Confirm trial registration identifiers
• Include data availability statements
• Declare AI tool use when applicable
• Avoid duplicate submissions
• Report any prior dissemination

For questions about scope, data reporting, or compliance, contact the editorial team for guidance before submission.

Transparent reporting supports trust in toxicology research.

• Report negative findings when relevant
• Disclose limitations and uncertainties
• Provide access to raw data when possible
• Describe quality control measures
• Clarify any protocol deviations
• Document data cleaning procedures

Ethics screening protects research integrity.

• Verify ethics approvals and consent
• Confirm trial registration when required
• Check for duplicate submission disclosures
• Review conflict of interest statements
• Confirm funding disclosures
• Check data availability statements
• Review image integrity when needed
• Confirm adherence to reporting standards

Post publication updates maintain the scholarly record.

• Issue corrections for minor errors
• Retract when integrity is compromised
• Publish expressions of concern when needed
• Link updates to original DOI
• Document changes transparently

JECT follows COPE aligned principles to protect research integrity. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to disclose conflicts of interest and follow ethical guidelines for human and animal studies.

Transparent reporting of methods, data access, and limitations strengthens trust in toxicology findings. Editorial screening ensures that manuscripts meet baseline reporting requirements before peer review.

Post publication updates such as corrections or retractions are issued when necessary to maintain the scholarly record. Authors should cooperate promptly with any integrity inquiries.

Authors share responsibility for integrity and transparency.

• Disclose all funding sources
• Declare conflicts of interest
• Provide ethics approvals
• Report data availability
• Avoid duplicate submissions
• Disclose related manuscripts
• Cooperate with integrity checks
• Respond to post publication queries

These reminders support compliance and transparency.

• Include ethics approvals and consent statements
• Disclose conflicts and funding sources
• Provide data availability information
• Avoid duplicate submissions
• Declare use of AI tools if applicable
• Report prior dissemination or preprints
• Provide accurate author contributions
• Respond promptly to integrity queries
• Cooperate with corrections if needed
• Maintain data and documentation for verification
• Confirm adherence to reporting standards

These reminders support compliance and transparency.

• Confirm authorship criteria are met
• Disclose sponsor involvement
• Report data availability clearly
• Provide ethics approvals
• Avoid parallel submissions
• Cooperate with integrity checks
• Report conflicts of interest
• Document funding sources
• Include trial registration when needed

Final reminders for policy compliance.

• Include ethics approval identifiers
• Report conflicts of interest clearly
• Confirm data sharing statements
• Disclose sponsor involvement
• Confirm originality of submission
• Provide author contribution statements

Short reminders for policy compliance.

• Report funding sources and sponsor roles
• Confirm ethics approval statements
• Provide data availability details
• Disclose conflicts of interest