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Brazilian Journal of Clinical Medicine and Review

Ethics in Publishing

The Brazilian Journal of Clinical Medicine and Review (BJCMR) is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical practice in scientific publishing. The journal’s ethical policies are guided by the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and the principles and flowcharts of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), in accordance with the requirements of DOAJ, Scopus, and PubMed Central.

All research published in BJCMR must comply with ethical standards appropriate to the nature and design of the study.

Research Involving Humans and Animals

  • Human research: Studies involving human participants must have been approved by an appropriate institutional review board or ethics committee. Manuscripts must clearly state the approval number and confirm that informed consent was obtained from participants, when applicable, in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki.

  • Animal research: Studies involving animals must comply with internationally accepted guidelines for animal care and use, as well as relevant national regulations. Authors must explicitly state ethical approval and regulatory compliance.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are expected to:

  • Submit original work and appropriately cite all sources

  • Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and image manipulation

  • Accurately report methods and results

  • Disclose all conflicts of interest and sources of financial support

  • Adhere to authorship criteria as defined by the ICMJE

Reviewer and Editor Responsibilities

Peer reviewers and editors must:

  • Maintain confidentiality throughout the peer review process

  • Declare and manage any conflicts of interest

  • Evaluate manuscripts impartially, based solely on scientific merit, methodological rigor, and ethical compliance

  • Act in accordance with ethical editorial standards and COPE recommendations

Post-Publication Ethics

BJCMR maintains clear and transparent procedures for addressing ethical issues identified after publication. When necessary, the journal may issue:

  • Corrections

  • Retractions

  • Expressions of concern

Such actions are taken in accordance with COPE guidelines to preserve the integrity of the scientific record.

These ethical policies ensure transparency, accountability, and integrity at all stages of the publication process.

For further information regarding ethical matters, please contact the editorial office at bjclinicalmedicinereview@gmail.com or via WhatsApp (+55 85 99186-4030).