At the Mogito Open Access Journal of Molecular Biology (MJMB), we are deeply committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct in all aspects of the publication process. Our ethical policies are informed by guidelines from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and reflect our dedication to academic transparency, scientific integrity, and global accessibility.
This Publication Ethics statement outlines the responsibilities of authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher in upholding a trustworthy and credible scholarly record.
1. Responsibilities of Authors
Originality and Integrity
Authors must submit only original work that has not been published elsewhere or is under review in another journal.
Plagiarism, data fabrication, or image manipulation are serious violations and will result in rejection and possible reporting to institutions.
Authorship Criteria
Authorship should reflect substantial contributions to the research.
All authors must approve the final version and agree to submission.
Contributions should be transparently declared (e.g., using the CRediT taxonomy).
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts that may influence the results or interpretation of their work.
Ethical Compliance
Studies involving human subjects, animals, or genetically modified organisms must provide ethics committee approval and informed consent statements as applicable.
Data Availability
Authors are encouraged to make underlying data openly available in a recognized repository and must include data availability statements.
2. Responsibilities of Editors
Editorial Independence and Fairness
Editors make publication decisions based solely on scientific merit, relevance, and originality, without discrimination.
Manuscripts are handled confidentially and impartially, and editors must not exploit any content for personal gain.
Conflict of Interest Management
Editors must disclose any potential conflicts and recuse themselves from decisions where conflicts exist.
Integrity Oversight
Editors are responsible for investigating ethical concerns raised about submitted or published articles and taking corrective action (e.g., issuing retractions or corrections) when necessary.
3. Responsibilities of Peer Reviewers
Confidentiality and Objectivity
Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents and assess them objectively and constructively.
Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate.
Conflict of Interest
Reviewers should declare conflicts of interest and decline reviews when impartiality cannot be guaranteed.
Timeliness and Rigor
Reviews should be completed within the stipulated time and provide thoughtful, evidence-based evaluations.
4. Publisher’s Responsibilities
Transparency and Accessibility
MJMB operates under an open access model to maximize research visibility and public benefit.
We ensure permanent availability and archiving of all published content.
Research Integrity and Corrections
The publisher works closely with editors and institutions to investigate and resolve ethical concerns, following COPE guidelines.
When errors or misconduct are identified post-publication, MJMB will issue appropriate corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions.
5. Handling Misconduct and Complaints
Misconduct
Allegations of unethical behavior (e.g., plagiarism, duplicate publication, undisclosed conflicts) will trigger a formal investigation.
Proven misconduct may result in manuscript rejection, retraction, and notification to relevant bodies or employers.
Appeals and Complaints
Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions or lodge complaints by contacting the Editorial Office at:
ethics_mjmb@mogitojournals.org
6. Licensing and Copyright
All articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
Authors retain copyright and grant MJMB the right to publish and distribute their work.
We encourage all contributors to uphold these standards and collaborate with us in maintaining a responsible, inclusive, and globally respected platform for molecular biology research.
About (MJMB)
Welcome to the Mogito Open Access Journal of Molecular Biology (MJMB) — a high-impact, peer-reviewed platform dedicated to publishing innovative and transformative research at the molecular level of life sciences. MJMB is committed to advancing molecular biology as a foundational pillar of biomedical discovery, biotechnology, and therapeutic innovation.
Whether exploring the structure and function of nucleic acids, investigating gene regulation mechanisms, or decoding protein interactions and signaling pathways, MJMB serves as a vital space for uncovering the molecular codes that govern life.
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