Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statements for the Journal of Basrah Researches (JoBRS)

Sections
- Publication Ethics
- Peer Review and Acceptance
- Journal Policies on Authorship and Contribution
- Handling Complaints and Appeals
- Journal Policies on Conflicts of Interest / Competing Interests
- Journal Policies on Data Sharing and Reproducibility
- Journal’s Policy on Ethical Oversight
- Open Access and Copyright
- Journal’s Options for Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections
- Funding

Publication Ethics
JoBRS, dedicated to Pure Science, adheres to publishing ethics in line with the COPE Guidelines. Authors must ensure that their scientific research is ethically conducted, devoid of scholarly misconduct such as unethical practices, bias, plagiarism, authorship issues, duplicate publication, and undisclosed conflicts of interest.

Reviewers are expected to uphold confidentiality in the peer-review process and declare any potential conflicts of interest.

In cases of alleged misconduct, JoBRS will undertake investigations, possibly contacting relevant institutions. The journal employs the Open Journal Systems (OJS) for managing submissions and detecting overlaps. Authors are responsible for responding to editorial inquiries and must remain accessible post-publication for further queries or data requests. Authors are also encouraged to deposit their research data in appropriate public repositories, providing access statements and repository links in their manuscripts.

Peer Review and Acceptance
Manuscripts are first reviewed by the editorial board for policy compliance and scientific validity. They then enter a double-blind peer review process. Manuscript acceptance is contingent on reviewers’ evaluations. For detailed information, please refer to the Peer Review Policy.

Journal Policies on Authorship and Contribution
Manuscripts must list all authors' full names, affiliations, and addresses. The order of authorship should be mutually agreed upon, reflecting each member's contribution. All authors must actively contribute and be ready to address queries related to the manuscript. Author details are registered in the OJS system, with all authors notified upon successful submission.

Handling Complaints and Appeals
Complaints and appeals, be they about editorial decisions or publication ethics, are primarily addressed by the editor-in-chief. Contact can be made via editor.chief@jobrs.edu.iq for issues involving the editor-in-chief. Decisions on appeals are conclusive.

Journal Policies on Conflicts of Interest / Competing Interests
JoBRS adheres to COPE’s standards for conflicts of interest. Authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts, including financial interests or affiliations. A declaration of no conflict of interest is also necessary.

Journal Policies on Data Sharing and Reproducibility
JoBRS promotes data sharing for enhanced reproducibility. This includes raw and processed data, methodologies, and materials. Authors should provide data accessibility statements and links to data repositories.

Journal’s Policy on Ethical Oversight
In line with COPE’s Ethical Oversight guidelines, JoBRS addresses consent, research ethics, and confidentiality concerns. The journal responds to ethical issues flagged by its Ethics and Oversight Committee or through substantiated appeals.

Open Access and Copyright
JoBRS publishes all articles as open access under a Creative Commons license. Authors retain copyright, granting JoBRS publication rights and acknowledging it as the original publisher.

Journal’s Options for Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections
Following COPE guidelines, JoBRS addresses post-publication issues, including ethical violations. Actions may involve corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern, with detailed reasoning provided in associated notices.

Funding
Authors must disclose financial support in the Acknowledgment section and accurately attribute their funding sources.

This statement underscores JoBRS's dedication to uphold the highest standards in publication ethics and malpractice prevention, particularly in the realm of Pure Science, supported by its use of the OJS system.