Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Journal of Gynecology and Clinical Obstetrics is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. All parties involved in the publication process authors, reviewers, editors and the publisher are expected to adhere to ethical principles consistent with international guidelines such as those established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Authorship and Contribution
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution or interpretation of the reported study. All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission.

2. Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. Any use of others’ work, ideas or words must be appropriately cited. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism or substantial overlap with previously published work will be rejected.

3. Data Integrity and Transparency
Authors are responsible for the accuracy of data presented in their manuscripts. Fabrication, falsification or selective reporting of data is strictly prohibited. Authors may be required to provide raw data for editorial review.

4. Ethical Approval and Consent
Research involving human participants must comply with ethical standards and be approved by an appropriate Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee. Informed consent must be obtained from all participants and patient confidentiality must be strictly maintained.

5. Conflict of Interest
Journal of Gynecology and Clinical Obstetrics requires full transparency from authors, reviewers and editors regarding any relationships or interests that could potentially influence the objectivity of the research or publication process. These may include both financial and non-financial connections that could affect impartial judgment.

Reviewers

  • Reviewers are expected to declare any conflicts of interest before agreeing to evaluate a manuscript.

  • If a conflict is identified, the editorial team will appoint an alternative reviewer.

  • In cases of minor conflicts, editors may still proceed but will consider the disclosure when making decisions.

Authors

  • All authors must disclose any relevant conflicts of interest during manuscript submission.

  • This includes, but is not limited to, employment, consultancy roles, funding sources, stock ownership, honoraria, advisory positions and patents.

  • A formal conflict of interest declaration must appear in the published article.

Editors

  • Editors must not handle manuscripts where a conflict of interest exists.

  • If an editor is affiliated with the same institution as the authors or is involved in the work, responsibility for the manuscript will be transferred to another independent editor.

6. Peer Review Process
The journal follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure impartial evaluation. Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive and timely feedback while maintaining confidentiality.

7. Editorial Responsibilities
Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based on the manuscript’s academic merit originality and relevance. Editorial decisions are made without discrimination and are independent of commercial interests.

8. Corrections and Retractions
The journal is committed to correcting errors and maintaining the integrity of the scientific record. In cases of significant errors, ethical breaches or misconduct, appropriate actions such as corrections, expressions of concern or retractions will be taken.

9. Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright of their work and articles are published under appropriate licensing agreements that ensure accessibility while protecting intellectual property rights.

Human and Animal Rights
All studies published in Journal of Gynecology and Clinical Obstetrics must follow internationally recognized ethical standards, including those established by the World Medical Association.

  • Research involving human participants must receive prior approval from an Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) or Institutional Review Board (IRB). The approval reference number must be included in the manuscript.

  • Clinical trials must be registered in a publicly accessible registry before participant enrollment begins.

  • Studies involving animals must comply with institutional, national and international regulations regarding animal care and use.

  • Researchers are required to ensure humane treatment of animals and minimize unnecessary suffering.

Journal of Gynecology and Clinical Obstetrics reserves the right to reject any submission where ethical approval or compliance is unclear, incomplete or insufficient, even if documentation is provided.

Informed Consent
Journal of Gynecology and Clinical Obstetrics maintains strict requirements regarding participant privacy and informed consent.

  • Written consent must be obtained from all human participants before inclusion in a study.

  • For minors, consent must be obtained from a parent or legal guardian.

  • Identifiable personal information (such as names, initials, hospital numbers, photographs or genealogical data) should not be published unless essential and accompanied by explicit written permission.

  • Participants must be informed that their data may appear in both print and digital formats.

  • Authors are responsible for retaining consent records and providing them to the journal if requested.

  • If anonymity cannot be fully guaranteed, obtaining informed consent is mandatory.

  • Every manuscript must include a statement confirming that consent was obtained.