Publication Ethics & Policies

1. Ethical Guidelines for Authors

  • Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are original works, have not been published elsewhere, and are not under consideration for publication in other journals.
  • Authors should provide accurate and complete information, including data, methods, and references.
  • Any potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise, must be disclosed.
  • Plagiarism or the use of someone else's work without proper attribution is strictly prohibited.
  • Authors are responsible for obtaining permissions to use copyrighted material and for complying with relevant ethical and legal standards.

2. Peer Review Process

  • Animal BioSphere employs a rigorous peer review process to assess the quality and validity of submitted manuscripts.
  • Peer reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the relevant field and are expected to provide unbiased, constructive, and timely feedback.
  • Editors make publication decisions based on peer review reports, with transparency and fairness as guiding principles.

3. Editorial Decision-Making

  • Editorial decisions are based on the significance, originality, and quality of the research, as well as its relevance to the journal's scope.
  • Decisions may include Accept, Minor Revisions, Major Revisions, or Reject, and are communicated to authors with clear reasons.

4. Data Sharing and Reproducibility

  • Authors should be prepared to provide data and materials necessary for the replication of their research.
  • Data sharing policies, including deposition in public repositories, should be followed where applicable.

5. Authorship and Acknowledgments

  • Authorship should be based on substantial contributions to the research, and all authors should be listed in the appropriate order.
  • Contributors who do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged in the manuscript.

6. Conflicts of Interest

  • Editors, reviewers, and authors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their objectivity or the interpretation of research findings.

7. Corrections and Retractions

  • Animal BioSphere is committed to maintaining the integrity of published work. Corrections, retractions, and clarifications will be issued as needed to address errors or ethical concerns.

8. Copyright and Licensing

  • Animal BioSphere adheres to open-access principles, allowing authors to retain copyright of their work while granting the journal a license to publish.
  • Published articles are typically distributed under a Creative Commons license to ensure widespread dissemination.

9. Privacy and Informed Consent

  • Authors should respect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals involved in their research.
  • Informed consent should be obtained for studies involving human subjects, and ethical approval from relevant authorities should be documented.

10. Reporting Ethical Violations

Animal BioSphere takes ethical violations seriously. Authors, reviewers, or readers who suspect unethical behavior should report their concerns to the editorial office for investigation.

11. Appeals and Disputes

Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions. Appeals should be made in writing, and the journal will undertake a fair and transparent review of the appeal.

12. Reviewer Confidentiality

Reviewers are expected to treat manuscripts and the peer review process with confidentiality. Reviewer identities should not be disclosed without permission.

13. Editorial Independence

Animal BioSphere maintains editorial independence and avoids undue influence from external sources, including sponsors and funders.

14. Continuous Improvement

Animal BioSphere is committed to continuously improving its publication ethics and policies in line with best practices and emerging standards.

These publication ethics and policies are designed to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and quality in scientific publishing within the field of biology and genetics. Authors, reviewers, editors, and readers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these policies and adhere to them throughout the publication process. Violations of these policies will be addressed with appropriate actions, including but not limited to retractions and sanctions.