The Journal of Orthopedics is committed to maintaining high standards of scientific quality, editorial integrity, and ethical publishing practices.
The journal adheres to internationally recognized principles of publication ethics and editorial responsibility to support the reliability and integrity of the scientific record. Editorial practices are guided by recommendations from organizations such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME).
Editorial Independence
Editorial decisions are based on scientific merit, methodological quality, originality, clinical relevance, and ethical standards.
The editorial process is conducted independently and without discrimination based on nationality, institutional affiliation, gender, ethnicity, or personal beliefs. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for final publication decisions.
Peer Review
All submissions undergo editorial assessment and peer review prior to publication.
The journal operates a double-blind peer review process in which the identities of authors and reviewers are not disclosed during evaluation. Reviewers are selected according to their expertise and are expected to provide objective, constructive, and confidential evaluations.
Ethical Responsibilities of Authors
Authors submitting manuscripts to the journal are expected to ensure that:
- submitted work is original;
- data are accurately presented;
- appropriate references and acknowledgements are included;
- the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere;
- all listed authors have contributed substantially to the work;
- ethical approval and informed consent have been obtained where required.
The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, or other forms of research misconduct.
Research Ethics
Research involving human participants must comply with recognized ethical standards and institutional requirements.
Authors are expected to confirm that studies involving human subjects received appropriate ethical approval and informed consent where applicable. Patient confidentiality and privacy must be protected in all published material.
Conflicts of Interest
Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to disclose any relationships or circumstances that could influence the objectivity of the editorial or publication process.
Relevant conflicts of interest should be declared within the manuscript.
Corrections and Retractions
Where necessary, the journal may publish corrections, retractions, or editorial notices in order to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the scientific record.
Such decisions are made following editorial evaluation and, where appropriate, in accordance with COPE recommendations.
Appeals and Complaints
Authors may submit appeals or complaints relating to editorial decisions or publication procedures. Appeals are evaluated objectively and independently by the editorial office.
Data Availability
The journal encourages transparency regarding research data and supporting materials where appropriate and ethically permissible. Authors may provide statements regarding the availability of data associated with their research.