Publication Ethics

The International Journal of Embryo Cryobiology and Reproductive Sciences is committed to maintaining high standards of research integrity, academic responsibility, transparency, and ethical publishing. All authors, reviewers, editors, and other participants in the publication process are expected to follow responsible research and publication practices.

1. Research Integrity

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their research is conducted honestly and reported accurately. The journal does not accept:

  • Fabrication of research data
  • Falsification or manipulation of results
  • Misrepresentation of research findings
  • Improper manipulation of images or research materials
  • Deliberate omission of relevant information

2. Originality and Plagiarism

Submitted manuscripts must be original and must not have been published or submitted simultaneously elsewhere.

Plagiarism, including substantial copying of text, ideas, data, figures, tables, or other material without appropriate attribution, is not acceptable. Manuscripts may be checked for plagiarism or significant textual similarity.

3. Duplicate and Redundant Publication

Authors should not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously. Substantial duplication of previously published work should be properly disclosed and justified where applicable.

4. Authorship and Contributions

All listed authors should have made meaningful contributions to the research or manuscript.

Authors are expected to:

  • Approve the final manuscript.
  • Agree to the submitted version.
  • Accept responsibility for their contributions.
  • Provide accurate authorship information.

Gift, honorary, guest, or other inappropriate authorship practices should be avoided.

5. Research Ethics

Research involving human participants, embryos, gametes, reproductive tissues, animals, or other biological materials should comply with applicable ethical, institutional, and regulatory requirements.

Where applicable, manuscripts should provide information regarding:

  • Ethics committee or institutional approval
  • Informed consent
  • Participant confidentiality and privacy
  • Clinical trial registration
  • Appropriate handling of biological materials
  • Relevant regulatory requirements

6. Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors should disclose relationships or interests that could influence the research, review, or editorial decision.

Conflicts may include financial, professional, personal, academic, or intellectual property interests.

7. Funding Disclosure

Authors should disclose all relevant sources of financial or institutional support for the research. Funding information should be presented clearly and accurately.

8. Data Integrity and Transparency

Authors should maintain accurate research records and report data honestly. Data should not be fabricated, falsified, or manipulated.

Where appropriate, authors should provide information about data availability while protecting participant privacy, confidentiality, intellectual property, and applicable legal or ethical requirements.

9. Citation Ethics

Authors should provide appropriate credit to previous research and cite sources that directly support their work. Citation manipulation, excessive self-citation, and inappropriate citation practices are not acceptable.

10. Peer Review Ethics

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Provide objective and constructive assessments.
  • Avoid conflicts of interest.
  • Not use unpublished information for personal benefit.
  • Identify potential ethical or scientific concerns.
  • Complete reviews responsibly and within the requested timeframe.