Publication Ethics
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Publication Malpractice Statement

Publishing Ethical Practices

The Journal of Multiscale Neuroscience (JMN) and its Publisher, Neural Press™ are committed to meeting the highest standards of ethical behaviour at all stages of the publication process. The prevention of publication malpractice is one of the important responsibilities of all parties involved in the act of publishing (editors, authors, reviewers and the publisher).

From submission to publication, each paper is handled by the editorial board of JMN as per the best practice principles of the COPE Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors and the Code of Conduct for Journal Publishers by using the Publishing Ethics Resource Kit and in compliance with Elsevier recommendations and Research Publishing Ethics Guidelines of the Cambridge University Press:

1. COPE Guidelines and Best Practices

2. Publishing Ethics Resource Kit for editors

3. Cambridge Research Publishing Ethics Guidelines

Editors evaluate submitted manuscripts exclusively on the basis of their academic, intellectual merit (importance, originality, study’s validity, clarity) and its relevance to the journal’s scope, without regard to the authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, citizenship, religious belief, political philosophy or institutional affiliation. Decisions to edit and publish are not determined by the policies of governments or any other agencies outside of the journal itself. The Editor-in-Chief has full authority over the entire editorial content of the journal and the timing of publication of that content.

Journal of Multiscale Neuroscience is committed to upholding the integrity of the scientific record, Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement is based on the Code of Conduct and Best Publishing Practice and COPE Guidelines for Journal.

1. Editors Responsibilities

2. Authors Responsibilities

3. Reviewers Responsibilities

4. Publishers Responsibilities

Research Integrity

The Journal of Multiscale Neuroscience works hard to create an environment that fosters the strictest scientific and ethical standards. The fundamental principles of research integrity, or responsible conduct of research, include honesty in all aspects of research; scrupulous care, thoroughness, and excellence in research practice; transparency and open communication; and care and respect for all participants in and subjects of research.

Honesty in gathering data; using and acknowledging the work of others; presenting research goals, intentions, and findings; reporting on research methods and procedures; and conveying valid interpretations and making justifiable claims based on research findings.
Scrupulous care, thoroughness, and excellence in performing research and using appropriate methods; adhering to an agreed protocol where appropriate; drawing interpretations and conclusions from the research; and communicating the results.
Transparency and open communication in the reporting of research data collection methods; the analysis and interpretation of data; making research findings widely available; and presenting the work to other researchers and to the general public.
Care and respect for all participants in and subjects of research, including humans, animals, the environment, and cultural objects; and the stewardship of research and scholarship for future generations.

Duties of the Publisher

Neural Press™ disseminates and protect the integrity of the scholarly records.

COPE Guidelines and Best Practices have been written with all these requirements in mind but especially recognising that it is an important role of Neural Press™ the publisher, to support the tireless work by journal editors, and the peer reviewers who often go unnoticed by their volunteer work, in maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. Even though ethical codes invariably focus on infractions, the fact that Neural Press™ publishing system works well and problems are relatively rare is an indication of scholarly practice.. Neural Press™ has a supporting, investing and nurturing role in the scholarly communication process but is also ultimately responsible for ensuring that best practice is followed in its publications. Neural Press™ as publisher, takes seriously its role as steward of the scholarly record.

In accordance with these guidelines, Neural Press™ has adopts these policies and procedures to assist editors, reviewers and authors in fulfilling their ethical duties. Finally, Neural Press™ collaborates with other publishers and association as part of its efforts to sets standards - advocate for best practices on matters of ethics, errors, and retractions.