Editorial Policies

The Journal of Radiology and Oncology (JRO) adheres to rigorous editorial policies to safeguard the integrity, transparency, and quality of published research. These policies are aligned with the standards of COPE, ICMJE, and DOAJ. Our editorial framework ensures fair evaluation, scientific rigor, and responsible dissemination of medical knowledge.

Peer Review Policy

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review. Reviewers and authors remain anonymous to each other to ensure impartiality. The editorial team assigns reviewers with subject expertise, and all reviews are evaluated by an editor before a decision is made.

Editorial Independence

JRO maintains editorial independence. Decisions to accept or reject manuscripts are made solely on the basis of scientific merit, relevance to the journal scope, and adherence to ethical standards, free from commercial or political influence.

Transparency and Ethics

• Editors, reviewers, and authors must disclose conflicts of interest.
• All research involving human subjects must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki and require ethics committee approval.
• Animal studies must follow ARRIVE guidelines.
• Clinical trial submissions must be registered in a recognized registry (e.g., ClinicalTrials.gov).

Handling Misconduct

Cases of plagiarism, duplicate publication, or data manipulation are handled in accordance with COPE guidelines. Articles may be corrected, retracted, or subject to expressions of concern as appropriate.

Corrections, Retractions, and Updates

JRO follows a clear corrections and retraction policy:

• Corrections: Issued when minor errors that do not affect results are identified.
• Retractions: Applied when significant ethical breaches or scientific flaws are discovered.
• Updates: Added for articles requiring important clarifications.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts under review are treated as confidential documents. Editors and reviewers must not use unpublished data for personal advantage.

Conflict of Interest

Editors and reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest. If a conflict is present, they will be recused from handling the manuscript.

Data Sharing and Transparency

Authors are encouraged to share data supporting their findings in recognized repositories. Where possible, links to datasets should be included in the article.

FAQs

What happens if plagiarism is detected?

Plagiarism is investigated following COPE guidelines. Depending on severity, manuscripts may be rejected or retracted.

How are appeals handled?

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a written request with detailed justification. Appeals are reviewed by a senior editor or advisory board member.

Does JRO allow preprints?

Yes. Authors may post preprints prior to submission. However, they must disclose preprint availability during submission.