The Journal of Radiology and Oncology (JRO) is committed to promoting the integrity of the scientific record by ensuring adherence to internationally recognized standards of ethical publishing. Our Publication Ethics Policy is based on the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).

Principles of Ethical Publishing

Integrity: Articles must present accurate data and valid conclusions without fabrication, falsification, or manipulation.
Transparency: Authors must disclose funding, affiliations, and conflicts of interest.
Accountability: Editors, reviewers, and authors share responsibility for maintaining ethical standards.
Respect: All research involving humans and animals must follow ethical principles and international declarations.

Author Responsibilities

Submit only original and unpublished work.
Cite sources accurately to acknowledge contributions.
Avoid duplicate submission to multiple journals.
Provide proof of ethics committee approval for clinical and experimental research.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Provide objective, confidential, and constructive feedback.
Disclose conflicts of interest that may influence review.
Report suspected ethical violations (plagiarism, misconduct, falsified data).

Editor Responsibilities

Make impartial editorial decisions based solely on merit and relevance.
Maintain confidentiality of submissions.
Investigate and act on reported cases of misconduct following COPE flowcharts.

Publisher Responsibilities

As publisher, JRO ensures:

Editorial independence and freedom from commercial influence.
Clear mechanisms for handling corrections, retractions, and disputes.
Long-term digital preservation of all published content.

Misconduct Handling

Suspected cases of misconduct—including plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, redundant publication, and ethical breaches—are investigated thoroughly. Outcomes may include correction, retraction, rejection, or reporting to institutions.

Important: All authors, reviewers, and editors must agree to abide by JRO’s ethical policies as a condition of participation in the publication process.

Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern

Corrections: For minor errors not affecting overall findings.
Retractions: For major ethical or scientific violations.
Expressions of Concern: Published while investigations are ongoing.

FAQs

What happens if misconduct is found after publication?

The journal issues corrections, retractions, or notices in line with COPE standards and notifies relevant institutions.

Are authors penalized for self-plagiarism?

Yes. Submitting previously published material without disclosure is considered misconduct.

Does JRO follow international standards?

Yes. JRO follows COPE, ICMJE, and DOAJ guidelines to ensure the highest ethical standards.