MJNBS

Editorial Board

Editorial Policy

Authors Guide

About MJNBS

Mogito Open Access Journal of Neurology & Brain Sciences (MJNBS)

Publication Ethics

At the Mogito Open Access Journal of Neurology & Brain Sciences (MJNBS), we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and academic integrity in neuroscience publishing. This policy outlines the ethical obligations of authors, editors, peer reviewers, and the publisher to maintain the credibility and reliability of all published work.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Originality & Plagiarism

All submitted manuscripts must be original, accurately referenced, and free from plagiarism. MJNBS utilizes plagiarism detection software to verify authenticity. Any form of plagiarism, duplicate publication, or data fabrication is strictly prohibited.

Authorship Criteria

Only individuals who have made significant contributions to the research—such as in study design, data acquisition, analysis, or manuscript preparation—should be listed as authors. All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript prior to submission.

Data Accuracy & Transparency

Authors are responsible for providing accurate, complete, and reproducible data. Misrepresentation, fabrication, or falsification will result in immediate rejection or retraction. Authors may be required to submit raw data during peer review.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

All authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal interests that could influence their work. Full transparency is required at the time of manuscript submission.

Ethical Approval & Consent

Research involving human participants, animals, or clinical samples must be approved by an institutional ethics committee or IRB. Informed consent must be obtained and clearly documented.

2. Responsibilities of Editors

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are based solely on scientific merit, originality, and relevance to neurology and brain sciences. MJNBS editors operate independently of external influence or bias.

Fair & Timely Peer Review

All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review. Editors are responsible for ensuring that reviews are objective, respectful, and conducted without discrimination or delay.

Confidentiality

Editors must protect the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and may not share or use any content prior to publication.

Managing Conflicts

Editors must declare any potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from editorial decisions where impartiality may be compromised.

3. Responsibilities of Peer Reviewers

Objective Review

Reviewers must provide constructive, unbiased, and professional evaluations focused on the manuscript’s scientific merit, methodological quality, and relevance.

Confidentiality

Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents. They must not share, discuss, or use the content for personal advantage.

Disclosure of Conflicts

Reviewers must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest and decline to review manuscripts where impartiality could be compromised.

4. Publisher Responsibilities

MJNBS is published by Mogito Open Access Journals, which upholds the ethical standards recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The publisher is committed to:

• Safeguarding editorial and scientific independence

• Promoting equitable access to neuroscience research

• Ensuring data integrity and ethical accountability

• Investigating and addressing ethical breaches

5. Handling Research Misconduct

MJNBS takes all allegations of misconduct seriously, including:

• Plagiarism

• Data manipulation or fabrication

• Unethical research practices

• Authorship disputes

When concerns are raised, MJNBS will initiate a confidential inquiry, request documentation, and may contact the affiliated institution. Confirmed misconduct will lead to corrective action, including rejection, retraction, or public notices.

6. Retraction & Correction Policy

MJNBS follows transparent protocols to correct the scholarly record:

• Erratum – For minor editorial or typographical errors

• Corrigendum – For author-submitted corrections post-publication

• Retraction – For serious ethical breaches or invalid data

All corrections are clearly identified and linked to the original article to ensure accountability.

Commitment to Integrity

At MJNBS, we believe that ethical publishing is the cornerstone of advancing neurological science and improving brain health. We encourage all stakeholders to uphold these standards in every submission, review, and publication.

Report Concerns or Misconduct

Email: mjnbs@mogitojournals.org
Website: www.mogitojournals.org

About (MJNBS)

Welcome to the Mogito Open Access Journal of Neurology & Brain Sciences (MJNBS) — a premier, peer-reviewed journal committed to exploring the complexities of the brain, nervous system, and neurological disorders across the human lifespan.