Publication Ethics

HUMANEA

Journal of Health and Wellbeing Research is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct in scholarly publishing. The journal takes all reasonable steps to prevent publication malpractice and ensures integrity throughout the editorial and publication process. This publication ethics statement outlines the responsibilities of authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher, in accordance with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to HUMANEA are expected to adhere to the following ethical principles:

a. Originality and Plagiarism

Manuscripts must be original and not previously published. Plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and inappropriate image or data manipulation are strictly prohibited. All sources must be properly cited.

b. Research Involving Human Participants

Studies involving human participants must comply with ethical standards, including informed consent, confidentiality, and respect for participants’ rights and dignity. Where applicable, authors must state that ethical approval was obtained from an appropriate ethics committee or institutional review board.

c. Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously or publish substantially similar content in multiple publications.

d. Authorship and Contribution

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the study’s conception, design, data collection, analysis, or interpretation. All contributors meeting these criteria should be listed as authors.

e. Acknowledgment of Sources and Funding

All relevant sources of funding, institutional support, and contributions must be clearly acknowledged.

f. Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation of their findings.

 

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors of HUMANEA are responsible for:

a. Making publication decisions based on academic merit, originality, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

b. Ensuring a fair, unbiased, and confidential peer review process.

c. Safeguarding the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and reviewer identities.

d. Managing conflicts of interest transparently and recusing themselves when necessary.

e. Taking appropriate action in cases of suspected ethical misconduct, including plagiarism or unethical research practices.

 

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

a. Conduct reviews objectively, constructively, and within the agreed timeframe.

b. Maintain strict confidentiality of the manuscript and review process.

c. Identify relevant literature that has not been cited by the authors.

d. Declare any potential conflicts of interest and decline review assignments when such conflicts exist.

 

4. Publisher’s Ethical Responsibilities

As the publisher, Denamide Media Pro is committed to:

a. Supporting editorial independence and ethical decision-making.

b. Ensuring transparency and integrity in journal management.

c. Maintaining accurate records of all published content.

d. Facilitating corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when ethical issues are identified.

 

5. Handling of Ethical Misconduct

HUMANEA takes allegations of publication misconduct seriously. Any suspected cases of plagiarism, data falsification, unethical research involving human participants, or authorship disputes will be investigated following COPE guidelines. Appropriate actions may include manuscript rejection, retraction, notification to authors’ institutions, or other corrective measures.

 

6. Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern

If errors or ethical issues are identified after publication that affect the integrity or reliability of the work, the journal will issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern as necessary to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

 

7. Commitment to Ethical Health and Wellbeing Research

HUMANEA promotes ethical, responsible, and evidence-based research that respects human dignity, advances health equity, and contributes to the improvement of individual and community wellbeing.