Publication Ethics
Publication Ethics
Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine is committed to upholding high ethical standards and transparency in scientific publishing.
Commitment to Ethical Standards and Transparency
Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine is dedicated to conducting all publishing processes in line with high ethical standards and principles of transparency. We ensure that scientific integrity, impartiality, and adherence to ethical guidelines are maintained at every stage.
Responsibilities of Authors
Authors are accountable for the scientific accuracy and ethical compliance of their work. They must confirm that the submitted work is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under review in another journal. All authors should adhere to ethical guidelines in their research and provide any necessary ethics approvals. Proper attribution of all contributors is required, and plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
Responsibilities of Reviewers
Reviewers must maintain confidentiality during the review process and provide impartial, constructive feedback. If a conflict of interest arises, reviewers should recuse themselves from the review. They are also encouraged to report any ethical issues or signs of plagiarism to the editorial team. Reviewers should assess submissions objectively, without using the content for personal advantage.
Responsibilities of Editors
Editors are responsible for ensuring impartiality, integrity, and confidentiality throughout the publication process. Publication decisions are based solely on scientific merit and ethical compliance. Editors take steps to prevent conflicts of interest and act upon any ethical violations or misconduct by conducting necessary investigations and taking appropriate action.
Conflict of Interest
Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest. All parties involved in the review and publication process are expected to declare existing or potential conflicts to maintain impartiality. Editors carefully assess disclosed conflicts to ensure they do not influence the publication process.

Procedures for Handling Ethical Violations
Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine follows COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines in cases of ethical misconduct. If an ethical violation is identified, the editorial team assesses the situation and takes the necessary steps, including retracting the article and notifying relevant institutions. Post-publication ethical issues may lead to corrections or retractions as deemed appropriate.
Confidentiality and Protection of Information
All manuscripts under review are kept confidential and are only accessible to authorized individuals. The identity of authors is concealed from reviewers through a double-blind review process. Reviewer comments and evaluations are also kept confidential and shared solely between editors and the respective authors.
Post-Publication Corrections and Retractions
If an error or ethical violation is found in a published article, the journal reserves the right to correct or retract the paper. Any correction or retraction process is conducted transparently and in alignment with principles of academic integrity.



