World Journal of Advance
The leading peer-reviewed journal for Pharmaceutical and Medical Research and Technology
Privacy and Ethical Compliance: WJAPS follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), including the Code of Conduct for editors and publishers. All stakeholders must adhere to these standards to maintain transparency and integrity.
Ethical publishing protects authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. WJAPS expects every participant in the publication process to uphold honesty, transparency, and accountability at all stages — from submission through peer review to final publication.
Manuscripts are evaluated solely on academic merit, without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, or other personal factors.
Editors must not disclose details of manuscripts except to reviewers, authors, or necessary editorial staff.
Editors should recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where a conflict exists.
Editors decide which manuscripts are suitable for publication, guided by journal policies and legal regulations.
Reviews assist editors in decision-making and help authors improve manuscripts.
Manuscripts under review are confidential and must not be shared.
Reviews should be unbiased, constructive, and supported by clear reasoning.
Reviewers should ensure proper citation of prior work and alert editors to potential plagiarism or duplicate content.
Reviewers should avoid evaluating manuscripts where personal or financial conflicts exist.
Authors must present accurate, original research and sufficient details to allow reproducibility.
Manuscripts must be original; all borrowed work must be properly cited.
Simultaneous submission to multiple journals is prohibited.
Only those who contributed significantly should be listed as authors; all co-authors must approve the manuscript.
Authors must disclose conflicts of interest, obtain necessary approvals, and follow ethical standards in research involving humans or animals.
Authors must provide raw data if requested and promptly correct or retract published errors.
Publishers collaborate with editors to address plagiarism, fraud, or unethical practices, issuing corrections or retractions as needed.
Ensure permanent accessibility of research and maintain non-discriminatory publishing practices.
Submission implies the manuscript is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
Authors grant the journal a license to publish and identify it as the original publisher.
Copyright remains with the authors under the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0, allowing free use by third parties with proper citation.
Variations may apply for authors who cannot hold copyright (e.g., government employees), and must be informed at submission.
All reports are handled confidentially and investigated promptly by the editorial office.
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