Ethical Principles and Publication Policy

ETHICAL RULES
EMU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences adopts the guidelines and policies published by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) regarding academic and ethical standards, as well as the ethical rules stipulated in the Directive on Scientific Research and Publication Ethics of Higher Education Institutions issued by the Council of Higher Education.

ETHICAL RULES REGARDING RESEARCH
All research to be published in the journal must be conducted in accordance with scientific ethical principles and TR Dizin criteria.
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Declaration of Ethics Committee Approval and Legal Permissions
In accordance with TR Dizin criteria, it must be clearly stated whether ethics committee approval and/or legal or special permission is required for articles to be published in the journal. For studies requiring ethics committee approval or permission, the name of the institution granting approval, the date of approval, and the decision or reference number must be explicitly stated.
Statement of Ethical Information Within the Article
For studies involving human participants, it must be clearly stated in the “Methods” section of the article that informed consent was obtained from participants and that ethics committee approval was received from the relevant institution.

GENERAL RULES ON ETHICS AND PUBLICATION
Manuscript Review Stages
• Editors conduct a preliminary evaluation of submitted manuscripts as soon as possible.
• Manuscripts are first reviewed by editors for compatibility with the journal’s scope and objectives.
• Plagiarism detection software (iThenticate) is used for all submissions. Manuscripts with a similarity rate of 20% or higher, excluding references and quotations, are rejected directly during preliminary reviews. Even if the overall similarity rate is below 20%, the similarity from a single source must not exceed 2%. All plagiarism reports are carefully reviewed by the editor.
• Manuscripts not deemed suitable for the evaluation process are rejected during preliminary review with a justified explanation provided to the author. Reasons may include repetition of similar topics in recent issues, mismatch with the journal’s scope, recent publication by the same author, or plagiarism exceeding the allowed limit.
• If correctable deficiencies exist (e.g., excessive word count, missing keywords or abstract, incomplete information), the manuscript is returned to the author for revision. Authors are expected to inform the editor of the timeline for resubmission. Manuscripts without feedback within one month may be rejected.
• Manuscripts that pass preliminary reviews are sent to peer reviewers.
• Editors may decide to send submissions such as translations or book reviews (“notes”) for peer review if deemed necessary; however, this does not grant them the status of peer-reviewed articles.
Editors are responsible for maintaining the journal’s academic quality, scientific reliability, and publication ethics. Their responsibilities include: 1. Academic Priority and Scope Compliance: Editors prioritize academic criteria and scientific integrity, evaluating manuscripts that provide original and qualified contributions aligned with the journal’s aims. 2. Decision Authority and Responsibility: Final decisions regarding acceptance, rejection, or revision rest with the editors. Editors must avoid conflicts of interest and withdraw from the process when necessary. 3. Efficient Management of the Publication Process: Editors ensure that review, editorial, and publication stages proceed smoothly and within planned timelines. 4. Impartiality and Non-Discrimination: Manuscripts are evaluated solely on scientific merit, without regard to authors’ gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, or political views. 5. Confidentiality: Editors ensure confidentiality throughout the peer review process and do not disclose manuscript-related information to third parties. 6. Prevention of Plagiarism and Ethical Violations: Editors ensure plagiarism screening and investigate suspected ethical violations thoroughly. 7. Integrity of Editorial Duties: Editorial positions are assigned only to individuals who actively contribute to the journal. All members are informed of confidentiality obligations. ETHICAL RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUTHORS Authors agree to the following ethical principles and responsibilities: 1. Compliance with Publication Policy and Author Guidelines 2. Prohibition of Simultaneous Submission 3. Originality and Plagiarism Prohibition 4. Authorship Order and Contribution Responsibility 5. Scientific Integrity and Data Ethics 6. Permissions and Ethical Approvals 7. Declaration of Thesis-Based or Conference-Presented Works 8. Conflict of Interest Disclosure 9. Publication Process and Copyright Transfer 10. Data Sharing Obligation 11. Citation and Reference Use 12. Funding and Support Disclosure 13. Correction and Cooperation Obligation 14. Submission Limitation: Authors whose articles are published may submit a new manuscript only after two subsequent issues (one year). ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF REVIEWERS Reviewers accept the following ethical responsibilities: 1. Impartiality and Equality 2. Constructive and Respectful Evaluation 3. Expertise, Confidentiality, and Timely Review 4. Content-Fo
Editors are responsible for maintaining the journal’s academic quality, scientific reliability, and publication ethics. Their responsibilities include:
1. Academic Priority and Scope Compliance: Editors prioritize academic criteria and scientific integrity, evaluating manuscripts that provide original and qualified contributions aligned with the journal’s aims.
2. Decision Authority and Responsibility: Final decisions regarding acceptance, rejection, or revision rest with the editors. Editors must avoid conflicts of interest and withdraw from the process when necessary.
3. Efficient Management of the Publication Process: Editors ensure that review, editorial, and publication stages proceed smoothly and within planned timelines.
4. Impartiality and Non-Discrimination: Manuscripts are evaluated solely on scientific merit, without regard to authors’ gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, or political views.
5. Confidentiality: Editors ensure confidentiality throughout the peer review process and do not disclose manuscript-related information to third parties.
6. Prevention of Plagiarism and Ethical Violations: Editors ensure plagiarism screening and investigate suspected ethical violations thoroughly.
7. Integrity of Editorial Duties: Editorial positions are assigned only to individuals who actively contribute to the journal. All members are informed of confidentiality obligations.
ETHICAL RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUTHORS
Authors agree to the following ethical principles and responsibilities:
1. Compliance with Publication Policy and Author Guidelines
2. Prohibition of Simultaneous Submission
3. Originality and Plagiarism Prohibition
4. Authorship Order and Contribution Responsibility
5. Scientific Integrity and Data Ethics
6. Permissions and Ethical Approvals
7. Declaration of Thesis-Based or Conference-Presented Works
8. Conflict of Interest Disclosure
9. Publication Process and Copyright Transfer
10. Data Sharing Obligation
11. Citation and Reference Use
12. Funding and Support Disclosure
13. Correction and Cooperation Obligation
14. Submission Limitation: Authors whose articles are published may submit a new manuscript only after two subsequent issues (one year).
ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF REVIEWERS
Reviewers accept the following ethical responsibilities:
1. Impartiality and Equality
2. Constructive and Respectful Evaluation
3. Expertise, Confidentiality, and Timely Review
4. Content-Fo
• Submitted manuscripts undergo preliminary review by the editor. If deficiencies are identified or the manuscript is unsuitable, the author is informed.
• For manuscripts passing preliminary review, at least two expert reviewers are invited. As a principle, each manuscript undergoes evaluation by three reviewers. Authors should consider this process and potential time extensions when submitting manuscripts. A minimum of two positive reviewer reports is required for publication.
• Editors carefully evaluate negative reviewer reports and consider arguments against publication. If significant scientific deficiencies are identified, editors may decide to reject the manuscript and inform the author with justification.
• Reviewers who do not respond within 10 days receive reminders. If necessary, new reviewers are assigned. Invitations are canceled for reviewers who fail to respond or decline, and replacements are promptly appointed.
ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF EDITORS
Editors are responsible for maintaining the journal’s academic quality, scientific reliability, and publication ethics. Their responsibilities include:
1. Academic Priority and Scope Compliance: Editors prioritize academic criteria and scientific integrity, evaluating manuscripts that provide original and qualified contributions aligned with the journal’s aims.
2. Decision Authority and Responsibility: Final decisions regarding acceptance, rejection, or revision rest with the editors. Editors must avoid conflicts of interest and withdraw from the process when necessary.
3. Efficient Management of the Publication Process: Editors ensure that review, editorial, and publication stages proceed smoothly and within planned timelines.
4. Impartiality and Non-Discrimination: Manuscripts are evaluated solely on scientific merit, without regard to authors’ gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, or political views.
5. Confidentiality: Editors ensure confidentiality throughout the peer review process and do not disclose manuscript-related information to third parties.
6. Prevention of Plagiarism and Ethical Violations: Editors ensure plagiarism screening and investigate suspected ethical violations thoroughly.
7. Integrity of Editorial Duties: Editorial positions are assigned only to individuals who actively contribute to the journal. All members are informed of confidentiality obligations.
ETHICAL RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUTHORS
Authors agree to the following ethical principles and responsibilities:
1. Compliance with Publication Policy and Author Guidelines
2. Prohibition of Simultaneous Submission
3. Originality and Plagiarism Prohibition
4. Authorship Order and Contribution Responsibility
5. Scientific Integrity and Data Ethics
6. Permissions and Ethical Approvals
7. Declaration of Thesis-Based or Conference-Presented Works
8. Conflict of Interest Disclosure
9. Publication Process and Copyright Transfer
10. Data Sharing Obligation
11. Citation and Reference Use
12. Funding and Support Disclosure
13. Correction and Cooperation Obligation
14. Submission Limitation: Authors whose articles are published may submit a new manuscript only after two subsequent issues (one year).
ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF REVIEWERS
Reviewers accept the following ethical responsibilities:
1. Impartiality and Equality
2. Constructive and Respectful Evaluation
3. Expertise, Confidentiality, and Timely Review
4. Content-Focused Evaluation
5. Reasoned and Clear Reporting
6. Conflict of Interest Disclosure
7. Publication Ethics and Similarity Reporting
8. Confidentiality Obligation: Manuscripts must not be shared or uploaded to AI tools or plagiarism software.
9. Prohibition of Misuse of Information
10. Reporting Ethical Violations
11. Acceptance of Editorial Authority
12. Responsibility for Academic Quality
OPEN ACCESS POLICY
EMU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences follows an open access policy. Articles may be shared provided that proper citation is given.
PRIVACY STATEMENT
Names and email addresses submitted to the journal or listed on the website will be used solely for stated purposes and will not be shared or used for any other purpose.