Publication Ethics

 

Open Horizon Scientific Review is a peer-reviewed open access journal that publishes original research articles in a wide range of scientific disciplines. The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics, as outlined in the following guidelines:

Authorship

  • All authors listed on a manuscript must have made a significant contribution to the research and writing of the article.
  • Authors are responsible for ensuring that their contributions are accurately reflected in the authorship list.
  • Any changes to the authorship list must be approved by all authors and the editor-in-chief.

Originality

  • All manuscripts submitted to Open Horizon Scientific Review must be original and must not have been published elsewhere or be under consideration for publication by another journal.
  • Authors must disclose any previous publications or presentations that are related to their submitted manuscript.
  • Authors must cite all sources used in their manuscript appropriately.

Research ethics

  • All research published in Open Horizon Scientific Review must have been conducted in accordance with the ethical guidelines of the relevant field of study.
  • Authors must obtain all necessary ethical approvals, such as institutional review board approval for human subjects research.
  • Authors must report any ethical concerns or adverse events that occurred during their research.

Conflict of interest

  • All authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, such as financial ties to pharmaceutical companies or other organizations that could influence their research.
  • Editors and reviewers must also disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Peer review

  • All manuscripts submitted to Open Horizon Scientific Review are subject to double-blind peer review.
  • Reviewers are expected to provide fair and unbiased feedback on manuscripts.
  • Authors are expected to respond to reviewers' comments in a timely and constructive manner.

Publication decisions

  • The editor-in-chief is responsible for making all final decisions about publication.
  • Publication decisions are based on the scientific merit of the manuscript, as assessed by the reviewers.
  • Editorial decisions are not influenced by any other factors, such as the authors' race, gender, nationality, or institutional affiliation.

Post-publication ethics

  • Authors are responsible for correcting any errors in their published articles.
  • If an author discovers that their article contains significant errors or fraud, they must notify the editor-in-chief immediately.
  • The editor-in-chief may issue a correction, retraction, or erratum notice, depending on the severity of the problem.

Reporting misconduct

  • Any allegations of misconduct, such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or falsification, should be reported to the editor-in-chief immediately.
  • The editor-in-chief will investigate all allegations of misconduct and take appropriate action.

Open access policy

  • Open Horizon Scientific Review is an open access journal, which means that all published articles are freely available to read and download by anyone.
  • Authors are required to pay an article processing charge (APC) to cover the costs of publication.
  • The APC is waived for authors from low- and middle-income countries.

Conclusion

Open Horizon Scientific Review is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics. The journal's editorial team and reviewers work together to ensure that all published articles are original, ethical, and scientifically sound.