Kateb Journal of Medical Sciences and Biotechnology adheres to ethical
principles and values in the publication of articles and scientific activities.
The journal recognizes the importance of ethics in the dissemination and
presentation of research findings and, in order to maintain scientific
integrity and the trust of researchers, follows the following principles:
- Fairness and Justice: Kateb
Journal of Medical Sciences and Biotechnology ensures that all articles
are evaluated in a fair and unbiased manner and are published based on
their scientific value and quality of content. There is no discrimination
or bias in the selection and evaluation of articles.
- Respect for Authors'
Rights: Kateb Journal of Medical Sciences and Biotechnology requests
authors to respect intellectual property rights and refrain from any form
of illegal copying or misuse of others' research findings. Furthermore,
any changes or modifications to articles can only be made with the
original author's permission.
- Honesty and Transparency: Kateb
Journal of Medical Sciences and Biotechnology requires authors to present
their information and data truthfully and transparently. Any alteration or
falsification of data or presentation of incorrect information is taken
seriously and can have negative consequences.
- Adherence to Ethical
Principles: Kateb Journal of Medical Sciences and Biotechnology expects
authors and reviewers to adhere to ethical principles in all scientific
activities, including the publication and evaluation of articles. Respect
for the rights of others, avoidance of conflicts of interest, respect for
privacy, and the preservation of scientific integrity are among the topics
covered by these principles.
- Privacy Protection: Kateb
Journal of Medical Sciences and Biotechnology emphasizes the protection of
authors' privacy and data containing personal information. The journal
ensures that personal information is safeguarded and only limitedly
disclosed in the published articles. Authors also have the responsibility
not to use sensitive or personal information of others without permission.
- Comprehensible and
Accessible Content: Kateb Journal of Medical Sciences and Biotechnology
focuses on publishing content that is understandable and accessible to
readers. Articles should be written in simple and clear language and
should refrain from excessive use of technical terms or jargon.
Additionally, access to articles should be available and accessible to the
public, contributing to the development of knowledge and general
understanding in the field of medical sciences and biotechnology.
- Compliance with Scientific
Standards: Kateb Journal of Medical Sciences and Biotechnology adheres to
international scientific standards. The journal ensures that published
articles have credible and verifiable sources and employ correct and
reliable research methods. It also emphasizes the need for replication and
validation of results by other researchers.
- Prevention of Scientific
Misconduct: Kateb Journal prohibits any form of scientific misconduct,
including misuse of research findings or unauthorized copying. The journal
expects its authors and reviewers to adhere to scientific ethics and
present research findings honestly and without distortion.
Adherence to these ethical principles in the publication of Kateb Journal
of Medical Sciences and Biotechnology contributes to the preservation of
scientific credibility and public trust in the field of medical sciences and
biotechnology and promotes the development and improvement of scientific
knowledge in this domain.