The Journal of Radiology and Oncology (JRO) is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. Our policies are aligned with guidelines from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).

Standards for Authors

Submit original research that has not been published or under review elsewhere.
Ensure accurate reporting of methods, results, and interpretations.
Acknowledge contributions properly and avoid ghost or honorary authorship.
Disclose funding sources and potential conflicts of interest.
Provide appropriate ethical approvals for human and animal research.

Standards for Editors

Make fair and unbiased editorial decisions based on scientific merit.
Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
Act promptly in addressing ethical concerns or complaints.
Ensure transparency and accountability in the editorial process.

Standards for Reviewers

Evaluate manuscripts objectively, providing constructive feedback.
Maintain confidentiality and not use unpublished work for personal advantage.
Declare conflicts of interest that could influence their judgment.
Report suspected ethical issues (plagiarism, data falsification, etc.) to editors.

Publisher’s Role

As the publisher, JRO ensures:

Editorial independence is respected.
Policies on corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern are followed.
Articles are preserved in trusted archives and remain accessible.
Misconduct cases are investigated in line with COPE guidance.

Addressing Misconduct

JRO handles allegations of misconduct such as plagiarism, fabrication, duplicate submission, and unethical research in accordance with COPE flowcharts. Outcomes may include rejection, correction, retraction, or institutional notification.

Note: By submitting a manuscript, authors acknowledge that they have read and agree to abide by JRO’s publication ethics policies.

Correction and Retraction Policy

Corrections: Issued for minor errors that do not affect conclusions.
Retractions: Published for significant misconduct or errors invalidating results.
Expressions of Concern: Issued while investigations are ongoing.

FAQs

What if duplicate publication is detected?

The article will be rejected or retracted, and the authors’ institution may be notified.

Does JRO allow preprint posting?

Yes. Authors may post preprints, but must disclose this at submission.

How does JRO prevent misconduct?

All manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening, peer review, and ethical checks to safeguard integrity.

Publication Ethics Statement