GI Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, scientific integrity, and transparency in scholarly publishing. The journal follows the ethical principles and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and internationally accepted research ethics guidelines.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must ensure that:

• Submitted work is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere
• Data presented are accurate, authentic, and free from fabrication or falsification
• All sources are properly cited and acknowledged
• Authorship accurately reflects individual contributions
• Any conflicts of interest are disclosed
• Ethical approval and informed consent are obtained where required

Research involving human participants or animals must comply with institutional and international ethical standards, including the Declaration of Helsinki.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

• Evaluate manuscripts objectively and confidentially
• Provide constructive and unbiased comments
• Disclose any conflicts of interest
• Report suspected plagiarism, ethical concerns, or research misconduct
• Complete reviews within the assigned timeframe

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

• Making fair and unbiased editorial decisions
• Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts
• Ensuring the integrity of the peer review process
• Addressing ethical concerns promptly and transparently
• Taking appropriate action in cases of misconduct, corrections, or retractions

Publication Ethics and Misconduct

The journal has zero tolerance for plagiarism, duplicate publication, citation manipulation, peer-review manipulation, data fabrication, or other forms of unethical publishing behavior. All allegations of misconduct are investigated according to COPE guidelines.

Human and Animal Rights

Studies involving human participants must include statements confirming informed consent and approval by an appropriate ethics committee. Animal studies must follow recognized institutional and international guidelines for animal welfare and ethical treatment.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts and related communications are treated as confidential documents. Information obtained during editorial or peer review processes must not be disclosed or used for personal advantage.

Corrections and Retractions

The journal may publish corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions when necessary to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the scientific record.

AI and Generative Tools

Authors must disclose the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or generative tools in manuscript preparation when applicable. AI tools cannot be listed as authors, and authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy and originality of the submitted work.

The journal continuously strives to uphold ethical publishing practices and promote responsible scientific communication.

Conflict of Interest Policy

GI Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences is committed to ensuring transparency, integrity, and trust in scholarly publishing. All authors, reviewers, editors, and editorial board members are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research, peer review, or editorial decision-making process.

Authors’ Responsibilities

Authors must disclose any financial, personal, institutional, academic, or professional relationships that may be perceived to influence the results, interpretation, or presentation of their work. Examples of potential conflicts include:

• Employment or consultancy relationships
• Grants or funding support
• Honoraria or speaker fees
• Stock ownership or patents
• Personal or professional relationships
• Institutional affiliations or competing interests

If no conflicts of interest exist, authors should state:
“The authors declare no conflict of interest.”

Reviewers’ Responsibilities

Reviewers must decline review invitations if they have any conflicts of interest with the authors, institutions, or subject matter of the manuscript. Reviewers should not use unpublished information obtained through peer review for personal or professional advantage.

Editors’ Responsibilities

Editors and editorial staff must avoid handling manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest. Editorial decisions should be based solely on scientific merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope without influence from commercial or personal interests.

Disclosure and Transparency

All disclosed conflicts of interest may be published alongside the article to ensure transparency for readers and the scientific community. Failure to disclose relevant conflicts may result in manuscript rejection, correction, or retraction.

Funding Disclosure

Authors must clearly identify all sources of financial support related to the research and publication of the manuscript, including grant numbers and sponsoring organizations where applicable.

Policy Compliance

The journal follows ethical recommendations provided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) regarding conflict of interest disclosure and management.

The journal reserves the right to request additional information regarding disclosed conflicts and to take appropriate editorial action when necessary.