The Archives of Case Reports (ACR) is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. We adhere strictly to the ethical guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and other relevant ethical bodies to ensure transparency, fairness, and credibility in scientific publishing.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to ACR must adhere to the following ethical guidelines:

• Originality and Plagiarism: Submissions must be original and must not contain plagiarized content. Proper citations are required for all referenced materials.
• Authorship Integrity: Only contributors who have significantly participated in the study should be listed as authors.
• Data Accuracy: Data presented must be accurate, without fabrication or manipulation.
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest.
• Simultaneous Submissions: Manuscripts must not be submitted to multiple journals simultaneously.
• Post-Publication Corrections: Authors must inform the journal of any errors found after publication.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Peer reviewers play an essential role in ensuring the quality and validity of published research. Their responsibilities include:

• Maintaining Confidentiality: Reviewers must keep all manuscript details strictly confidential.
• Providing Objective Feedback: Reviews should be unbiased and constructive.
• Ensuring Scientific Rigor: Reviewers should evaluate submissions based on scientific accuracy and relevance.
• Disclosing Conflicts of Interest: Any conflicts of interest must be reported to the editorial team.
• Timely Reviews: Reviewers must adhere to submission deadlines to maintain a smooth review process.

Responsibilities of Editors

The editorial board of ACR is committed to ensuring ethical and fair publishing practices by:

• Fair Manuscript Evaluation: All submissions are assessed purely on scientific merit.
• Confidential Handling: Editors must protect the confidentiality of submitted work.
• Handling Ethical Violations: Cases of potential research misconduct will be thoroughly investigated.
• Ensuring Publication Integrity: Any necessary corrections or retractions will be issued transparently.

Ethical Research Conduct

All research involving human participants must comply with ethical guidelines, including obtaining informed consent and securing institutional ethical approval. Research involving animals must adhere to established ethical standards for humane treatment.

Addressing Research Misconduct

The Archives of Case Reports takes allegations of misconduct, including plagiarism, data falsification, and unethical research practices, very seriously. If any misconduct is identified, appropriate actions, including manuscript retraction or legal measures, will be taken.

Our journal is committed to upholding the integrity of scientific research and ensuring that published case reports contribute meaningfully to the advancement of medical and clinical knowledge.

For more information on our ethical policies, please contact the editorial office at [email protected].