Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Journal of Biomedical Psychology and Artificial Intelligence (JBPAI) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. The journal follows internationally recognized best practices in scholarly publishing and expects editors, reviewers, and authors to adhere to principles of integrity, transparency, and responsible research conduct.

Duties of Authors

Authors must present original work that has not been published previously and is not under consideration elsewhere. Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and inappropriate manipulation of results constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable.

Authorship should reflect substantial contributions to the research. All listed authors must approve the final manuscript and agree to its submission. Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation of their work.

Research involving human participants, psychological data, or biomedical information must comply with ethical standards, including informed consent, privacy protection, and approval from relevant ethics committees when applicable.

Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based solely on academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Editorial decisions are independent of commercial interests and free from discrimination.

Editors must maintain confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts and may not use unpublished materials for personal research without explicit written consent from the authors. Conflicts of interest must be disclosed, and editors must recuse themselves when necessary.

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions and help authors improve their manuscripts through constructive feedback. Reviews should be objective, respectful, and supported by clear arguments.

Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents and may not use information obtained through peer review for personal advantage. Any conflicts of interest or inability to review objectively must be declared promptly.

Ethical Oversight

The journal actively investigates allegations of misconduct, including plagiarism, redundant publication, unethical experimentation, or authorship disputes. Confirmed ethical violations may result in rejection, correction, retraction, or notification of relevant institutions, following established ethical guidelines.

Integrity of the Scholarly Record

JBPAI is committed to maintaining the integrity of the academic record. Corrections, clarifications, retractions, and apologies will be published when necessary to preserve transparency and trust in the scientific process.