The Journal of Clinical Nephrology (JCN) upholds the highest standards of ethical publishing and expects authors to comply with international ethical guidelines in research and manuscript preparation. Authors must adhere to these ethical principles to maintain scientific integrity and credibility.

Originality and Plagiarism

All submitted manuscripts must be original and must not contain any form of plagiarism. Authors are required to:

• Ensure originality: Manuscripts must be original and must not have been published or submitted elsewhere.
• Avoid plagiarism: Authors must properly cite sources and acknowledge all references.
• Screen for plagiarism: Manuscripts undergo plagiarism checks, and those with excessive similarity may be rejected.

Authorship and Contribution

Authorship must be based on significant contributions to the research. Authors should:

• Meet authorship criteria: All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the study.
• Avoid ghostwriting and honorary authorship: Only individuals who contributed should be listed as authors.
• Ensure consent from all authors: All authors must approve the final manuscript before submission.

Data Integrity and Research Ethics

Authors must maintain data accuracy and follow ethical research practices:

• Ensure data integrity: No falsification, fabrication, or selective reporting of results is allowed.
• Obtain ethical approval: Studies involving humans or animals must have Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval.
• Follow research ethics guidelines: Authors must comply with Declaration of Helsinki and ARRIVE Guidelines for animal research.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence the research findings. This includes:

• Financial interests: Funding sources, grants, or personal financial relationships.
• Institutional affiliations: Any affiliations that may bias the research.
• Industry sponsorships: Any industry ties that may impact the study’s neutrality.

Corrections and Retractions

Authors must take responsibility for errors and corrections:

• Report errors promptly: If a significant error is discovered, authors must inform the journal.
• Publish corrections: If an article requires correction, authors must cooperate with the editorial team.
• Retractions: In cases of serious misconduct, articles may be retracted following COPE guidelines.

Compliance and Ethical Oversight

The JCN follows ethical guidelines from:

• COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)
• ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors)
• WHO Research Ethics Review Committee

Contact for Ethical Concerns

For ethical inquiries, please contact the editorial office at assistant-jcn@clinnephrologyjournal.org.