MJASOC Publication Ethics & Integrity
At the Mogito Open Access Journal of Advanced Surgery & Operative Care (MJASOC), we uphold the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and academic integrity in surgical publishing. This policy defines the responsibilities of authors, editors, peer reviewers, and the publisher to ensure that all published research is credible, reliable, and trustworthy, reinforcing MJASOC’s mission to advance evidence-based surgical science worldwide.
Mogito Open Access Journals of Advance Surgery & Operative Care(MJASOC) – Ethical Standards and Responsibilities
The Mogito Open Access Journal of Advanced Surgery & Operative Care (MJASOC) is committed to ethical publishing, scientific integrity, and global surgical advancement. This policy outlines the responsibilities of authors, editors, peer reviewers, and the publisher to ensure credible, transparent, and high-quality research.
1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors
- Originality & Plagiarism: All manuscripts must be original and properly referenced. Plagiarism, data fabrication, and duplicate publication are strictly prohibited.
- Authorship Criteria: Only individuals contributing significantly to study design, surgical procedures, data analysis, or manuscript drafting qualify as authors. All authors must approve the final submission.
- Data Accuracy & Transparency: Authors are responsible for accurate, reproducible data. Raw data may be requested during review.
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts affecting the work.
- Ethical Approval & Consent: Studies involving humans, animals, or clinical specimens require ethics committee approval and informed consent.
2. Responsibilities of Editors
- Editorial Independence: Decisions are based on academic merit and clinical relevance, free from commercial or political influence.
- Fair & Timely Peer Review: Editors ensure rigorous double-blind reviews with unbiased and respectful feedback.
- Confidentiality: Manuscripts must be treated as confidential.
- Managing Conflicts: Editors disclose conflicts and recuse themselves if impartiality is compromised.
3. Responsibilities of Peer Reviewers
- Objective Review: Feedback must be unbiased, constructive, and focused on scientific merit.
- Confidentiality: Manuscripts are confidential; content cannot be shared or used for personal gain.
- Disclosure of Conflicts: Reviewers must decline manuscripts where impartiality is at risk.
4. Publisher Responsibilities
MJASOC, published by Mogito Open Access Journals, adheres to COPE standards, supporting:
- Editorial and scientific independence
- Equitable open access to surgical knowledge
- Data integrity and transparency
- Investigation and prevention of ethical breaches
5. Handling Research Misconduct
MJASOC investigates allegations of:
- Plagiarism
- Data fabrication or manipulation
- Unethical treatment of subjects
- Authorship disputes
Confirmed misconduct may lead to rejection, retraction, or notice of concern.
6. Retraction & Correction Policy
To maintain scholarly integrity:
- Erratum: Minor errors
- Corrigendum: Author-initiated corrections
- Retraction: Confirmed misconduct or critical flaws
All corrections are linked to the original article for transparency and traceability.
Commitment to Integrity
MJASOC is dedicated to ethical publishing and advancing surgical science. Authors, reviewers, editors, and readers are encouraged to uphold these values in every submission and decision.
Report Concerns or Misconduct:
📧 mjasoc@mogitojournals.org
🌐 www.mogitojournals.org
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