Publishing Ethics
| Post date: 2020/02/18 |
Publication Ethics at a Glance
The Journal of Sport Biomechanics is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and research integrity.
Our editorial and publication process is based on the following principles:
✓ Double-Blind Peer Review
✓ Editorial Independence
✓ Research Integrity and Transparency
✓ Responsible Authorship
✓ Ethical Research Involving Humans and Animals
✓ Fair and Objective Editorial Decisions
✓ Prevention of Plagiarism and Publication Misconduct
✓ Appropriate Management of Conflicts of Interest
✓ Transparent Corrections, Retractions, and Appeals
Introduction
The Journal of Sport Biomechanics is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, research integrity, transparency, and academic responsibility throughout the editorial and publication process.
The journal believes that ethical publishing is essential for maintaining public trust in scientific research and for ensuring the reliability of the scholarly record. All participants involved in the publication process—including authors, reviewers, editors, Editorial Board members, and the publisher—are expected to conduct themselves according to the highest standards of professional and ethical practice.
The journal's publication ethics policy has been developed with reference to internationally recognized recommendations, including the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) Recommendations, and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME).
The policies described below apply to all manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Sport Biomechanics.
1. Responsibilities of Authors
Authors are responsible for submitting original, accurate, and ethically conducted research.
By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:
• the manuscript is original and has not been published previously;
• the manuscript is not under consideration by another journal;
• all listed authors have made substantial scholarly contributions to the work;
• all authors have reviewed and approved the submitted manuscript;
• all data presented are accurate and have not been fabricated, falsified, or inappropriately manipulated;
• all relevant ethical approvals and informed consent requirements have been satisfied where applicable.
Authors are expected to cooperate fully with the Editorial Office during peer review and after publication whenever clarification or additional information is requested.
2. Authorship
Authorship should accurately reflect each individual's scientific contribution to the work.
Individuals listed as authors should have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, or manuscript preparation and should approve the final version before submission.
Individuals who contributed to the study but do not meet the criteria for authorship should be acknowledged appropriately in the Acknowledgements section.
Requests to add, remove, or reorder authors after submission or publication will be considered only when supported by a written explanation and the agreement of all authors.
3. Responsibilities of Editors
Editors are responsible for ensuring that editorial decisions are fair, objective, transparent, and free from commercial or personal influence.
Editorial decisions are based exclusively on:
• scientific quality;
• originality;
• methodological rigor;
• ethical integrity;
• relevance to the journal's aims and scope.
Editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and avoid participating in editorial decisions when a conflict of interest exists.
The Editor-in-Chief has the final responsibility for all editorial decisions.
4. Responsibilities of Reviewers
Reviewers play a critical role in maintaining the scientific quality of the journal.
Reviewers are expected to:
• provide objective and constructive evaluations;
• maintain strict confidentiality;
• declare any conflicts of interest before accepting a review invitation;
• complete reviews within the requested timeframe;
• identify potential ethical concerns whenever possible.
Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts solely on their scientific merit and should avoid personal criticism of the authors.
5. Editorial Independence
Editorial decisions are made independently of the publisher, sponsors, or any external organizations.
Neither financial considerations nor institutional affiliations influence editorial decisions regarding manuscript acceptance or rejection.
The journal is committed to protecting editorial independence throughout the publication process.
6. Research Integrity
The Journal of Sport Biomechanics expects authors to conduct and report research honestly, accurately, and transparently.
Research should be designed, conducted, analyzed, and reported according to accepted scientific standards.
Authors should retain original data and be prepared to provide supporting information if requested during editorial assessment or after publication.
7. Research Involving Human Participants and Animals
Research involving human participants or animals must comply with internationally accepted ethical principles and applicable institutional and national regulations.
Authors should clearly report ethical approval, informed consent (where applicable), and ethical compliance in the Ethical Considerations section of the manuscript.
Additional information is available in the journal's Ethical Principles for Medical Research policy.
8. Data Integrity
Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all data presented in their manuscripts.
Data fabrication, data falsification, inappropriate image manipulation, selective reporting, or intentional omission of relevant findings constitute scientific misconduct and are unacceptable.
When requested by the Editorial Office, authors should provide access to original data supporting the published findings.
9. Research Misconduct
The Journal of Sport Biomechanics takes all allegations of research and publication misconduct seriously.
Examples of misconduct include, but are not limited to:
• plagiarism;
• duplicate or redundant publication;
• data fabrication;
• data falsification;
• image manipulation;
• inappropriate authorship;
• citation manipulation;
• undisclosed conflicts of interest;
• unethical research involving humans or animals.
Whenever concerns are raised before or after publication, the Editorial Office will evaluate the available evidence and, where appropriate, request explanations from the authors.
The journal may take appropriate editorial actions, including rejection of the manuscript, publication of a correction, expression of concern, retraction, or notification of the authors' institution when necessary.
10. Plagiarism and Text Similarity
The Journal of Sport Biomechanics has a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism and all forms of academic misconduct.
All submitted manuscripts are screened for text similarity before peer review using recognized plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts may also be evaluated during the peer-review process if concerns regarding originality arise.
Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:
• Copying text without appropriate citation;
• Using ideas, figures, tables, or data without proper acknowledgment or permission;
• Duplicate or redundant publication;
• Self-plagiarism or excessive text recycling without appropriate citation.
Minor cases may be returned to the authors for correction, whereas serious cases may result in immediate rejection or further editorial action.
11. Duplicate Submission and Redundant Publication
Submitted manuscripts must not be under consideration by another journal simultaneously.
Authors should not submit substantially similar manuscripts describing the same research to multiple journals.
If duplicate submission or redundant publication is identified before publication, the manuscript will normally be rejected.
If discovered after publication, appropriate editorial action may be taken, including publication of a correction, expression of concern, or retraction.
12. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The Journal of Sport Biomechanics recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted technologies may be used during manuscript preparation.
Authors who use generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT or similar systems) should clearly disclose their use within the manuscript.
AI tools may be used to improve language or readability but must not replace the scientific responsibilities of the authors.
Artificial intelligence tools cannot be listed as authors because they cannot assume responsibility for the accuracy, originality, integrity, or accountability of scientific work.
Authors remain fully responsible for all content submitted for publication.
13. Corrections
The journal is committed to maintaining an accurate scholarly record.
If errors are identified after publication that do not invalidate the scientific findings, the journal may publish an official correction (Erratum or Corrigendum).
Corrections are linked to the original article to ensure transparency and preserve the integrity of the published record.
14. Retractions
Retraction may be considered when published findings are shown to be unreliable because of scientific misconduct or significant error.
Reasons for retraction may include, but are not limited to:
• Data fabrication or falsification;
• Serious plagiarism;
• Duplicate publication;
• Unethical research;
• Major errors that invalidate the findings.
Retraction notices will clearly identify the reason for retraction and will remain permanently linked to the original article.
15. Expressions of Concern
Where serious concerns arise regarding the integrity or reliability of a published article but available evidence is insufficient for a final decision, the journal may publish an Expression of Concern while further investigation is conducted.
16. Complaints and Appeals
The Journal of Sport Biomechanics welcomes reasonable appeals and constructive complaints concerning editorial decisions or publication procedures.
Appeals should provide clear scientific or procedural justification and should be submitted in writing to the Editorial Office.
Complaints regarding publication ethics, peer review, editorial conduct, or research integrity are handled confidentially and fairly.
The Editor-in-Chief will review each case carefully and, when appropriate, seek advice from members of the Editorial Board or independent experts.
17. Post-Publication Responsibilities
Authors are expected to notify the Editorial Office promptly if they discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work.
The journal will cooperate with authors to issue corrections or other appropriate editorial notices whenever necessary.
18. Archiving and Preservation
The Journal of Sport Biomechanics is committed to preserving the integrity and long-term accessibility of the scholarly record.
Published articles remain permanently available through the journal's website and associated indexing and archiving services.
19. Related Policies
This Publication Ethics policy should be read together with the journal's related editorial policies, including:
• Policies of Peer Review
• Conflict of Interest Policy
• Ethical Principles for Medical Research
• Open Access Policy
• CrossMark Policy
• Financial Policies
• Submission Instructions
References to International Recommendations
The Journal of Sport Biomechanics develops its editorial and publication policies with reference to internationally recognized recommendations and best practices, including:
• Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices
• International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) Recommendations
• World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)
• World Medical Association (WMA) Declaration of Helsinki (for research involving human participants)
Authors, reviewers, and editors are encouraged to consult these organizations for additional guidance on publication ethics and responsible research practices.
The Journal of Sport Biomechanics is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and research integrity.
Our editorial and publication process is based on the following principles:
✓ Double-Blind Peer Review
✓ Editorial Independence
✓ Research Integrity and Transparency
✓ Responsible Authorship
✓ Ethical Research Involving Humans and Animals
✓ Fair and Objective Editorial Decisions
✓ Prevention of Plagiarism and Publication Misconduct
✓ Appropriate Management of Conflicts of Interest
✓ Transparent Corrections, Retractions, and Appeals
Introduction
The Journal of Sport Biomechanics is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, research integrity, transparency, and academic responsibility throughout the editorial and publication process.
The journal believes that ethical publishing is essential for maintaining public trust in scientific research and for ensuring the reliability of the scholarly record. All participants involved in the publication process—including authors, reviewers, editors, Editorial Board members, and the publisher—are expected to conduct themselves according to the highest standards of professional and ethical practice.
The journal's publication ethics policy has been developed with reference to internationally recognized recommendations, including the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) Recommendations, and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME).
The policies described below apply to all manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Sport Biomechanics.
1. Responsibilities of Authors
Authors are responsible for submitting original, accurate, and ethically conducted research.
By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:
• the manuscript is original and has not been published previously;
• the manuscript is not under consideration by another journal;
• all listed authors have made substantial scholarly contributions to the work;
• all authors have reviewed and approved the submitted manuscript;
• all data presented are accurate and have not been fabricated, falsified, or inappropriately manipulated;
• all relevant ethical approvals and informed consent requirements have been satisfied where applicable.
Authors are expected to cooperate fully with the Editorial Office during peer review and after publication whenever clarification or additional information is requested.
2. Authorship
Authorship should accurately reflect each individual's scientific contribution to the work.
Individuals listed as authors should have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, or manuscript preparation and should approve the final version before submission.
Individuals who contributed to the study but do not meet the criteria for authorship should be acknowledged appropriately in the Acknowledgements section.
Requests to add, remove, or reorder authors after submission or publication will be considered only when supported by a written explanation and the agreement of all authors.
3. Responsibilities of Editors
Editors are responsible for ensuring that editorial decisions are fair, objective, transparent, and free from commercial or personal influence.
Editorial decisions are based exclusively on:
• scientific quality;
• originality;
• methodological rigor;
• ethical integrity;
• relevance to the journal's aims and scope.
Editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and avoid participating in editorial decisions when a conflict of interest exists.
The Editor-in-Chief has the final responsibility for all editorial decisions.
4. Responsibilities of Reviewers
Reviewers play a critical role in maintaining the scientific quality of the journal.
Reviewers are expected to:
• provide objective and constructive evaluations;
• maintain strict confidentiality;
• declare any conflicts of interest before accepting a review invitation;
• complete reviews within the requested timeframe;
• identify potential ethical concerns whenever possible.
Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts solely on their scientific merit and should avoid personal criticism of the authors.
5. Editorial Independence
Editorial decisions are made independently of the publisher, sponsors, or any external organizations.
Neither financial considerations nor institutional affiliations influence editorial decisions regarding manuscript acceptance or rejection.
The journal is committed to protecting editorial independence throughout the publication process.
6. Research Integrity
The Journal of Sport Biomechanics expects authors to conduct and report research honestly, accurately, and transparently.
Research should be designed, conducted, analyzed, and reported according to accepted scientific standards.
Authors should retain original data and be prepared to provide supporting information if requested during editorial assessment or after publication.
7. Research Involving Human Participants and Animals
Research involving human participants or animals must comply with internationally accepted ethical principles and applicable institutional and national regulations.
Authors should clearly report ethical approval, informed consent (where applicable), and ethical compliance in the Ethical Considerations section of the manuscript.
Additional information is available in the journal's Ethical Principles for Medical Research policy.
8. Data Integrity
Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all data presented in their manuscripts.
Data fabrication, data falsification, inappropriate image manipulation, selective reporting, or intentional omission of relevant findings constitute scientific misconduct and are unacceptable.
When requested by the Editorial Office, authors should provide access to original data supporting the published findings.
9. Research Misconduct
The Journal of Sport Biomechanics takes all allegations of research and publication misconduct seriously.
Examples of misconduct include, but are not limited to:
• plagiarism;
• duplicate or redundant publication;
• data fabrication;
• data falsification;
• image manipulation;
• inappropriate authorship;
• citation manipulation;
• undisclosed conflicts of interest;
• unethical research involving humans or animals.
Whenever concerns are raised before or after publication, the Editorial Office will evaluate the available evidence and, where appropriate, request explanations from the authors.
The journal may take appropriate editorial actions, including rejection of the manuscript, publication of a correction, expression of concern, retraction, or notification of the authors' institution when necessary.
10. Plagiarism and Text Similarity
The Journal of Sport Biomechanics has a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism and all forms of academic misconduct.
All submitted manuscripts are screened for text similarity before peer review using recognized plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts may also be evaluated during the peer-review process if concerns regarding originality arise.
Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:
• Copying text without appropriate citation;
• Using ideas, figures, tables, or data without proper acknowledgment or permission;
• Duplicate or redundant publication;
• Self-plagiarism or excessive text recycling without appropriate citation.
Minor cases may be returned to the authors for correction, whereas serious cases may result in immediate rejection or further editorial action.
11. Duplicate Submission and Redundant Publication
Submitted manuscripts must not be under consideration by another journal simultaneously.
Authors should not submit substantially similar manuscripts describing the same research to multiple journals.
If duplicate submission or redundant publication is identified before publication, the manuscript will normally be rejected.
If discovered after publication, appropriate editorial action may be taken, including publication of a correction, expression of concern, or retraction.
12. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The Journal of Sport Biomechanics recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted technologies may be used during manuscript preparation.
Authors who use generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT or similar systems) should clearly disclose their use within the manuscript.
AI tools may be used to improve language or readability but must not replace the scientific responsibilities of the authors.
Artificial intelligence tools cannot be listed as authors because they cannot assume responsibility for the accuracy, originality, integrity, or accountability of scientific work.
Authors remain fully responsible for all content submitted for publication.
13. Corrections
The journal is committed to maintaining an accurate scholarly record.
If errors are identified after publication that do not invalidate the scientific findings, the journal may publish an official correction (Erratum or Corrigendum).
Corrections are linked to the original article to ensure transparency and preserve the integrity of the published record.
14. Retractions
Retraction may be considered when published findings are shown to be unreliable because of scientific misconduct or significant error.
Reasons for retraction may include, but are not limited to:
• Data fabrication or falsification;
• Serious plagiarism;
• Duplicate publication;
• Unethical research;
• Major errors that invalidate the findings.
Retraction notices will clearly identify the reason for retraction and will remain permanently linked to the original article.
15. Expressions of Concern
Where serious concerns arise regarding the integrity or reliability of a published article but available evidence is insufficient for a final decision, the journal may publish an Expression of Concern while further investigation is conducted.
16. Complaints and Appeals
The Journal of Sport Biomechanics welcomes reasonable appeals and constructive complaints concerning editorial decisions or publication procedures.
Appeals should provide clear scientific or procedural justification and should be submitted in writing to the Editorial Office.
Complaints regarding publication ethics, peer review, editorial conduct, or research integrity are handled confidentially and fairly.
The Editor-in-Chief will review each case carefully and, when appropriate, seek advice from members of the Editorial Board or independent experts.
17. Post-Publication Responsibilities
Authors are expected to notify the Editorial Office promptly if they discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work.
The journal will cooperate with authors to issue corrections or other appropriate editorial notices whenever necessary.
18. Archiving and Preservation
The Journal of Sport Biomechanics is committed to preserving the integrity and long-term accessibility of the scholarly record.
Published articles remain permanently available through the journal's website and associated indexing and archiving services.
19. Related Policies
This Publication Ethics policy should be read together with the journal's related editorial policies, including:
• Policies of Peer Review
• Conflict of Interest Policy
• Ethical Principles for Medical Research
• Open Access Policy
• CrossMark Policy
• Financial Policies
• Submission Instructions
References to International Recommendations
The Journal of Sport Biomechanics develops its editorial and publication policies with reference to internationally recognized recommendations and best practices, including:
• Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices
• International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) Recommendations
• World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)
• World Medical Association (WMA) Declaration of Helsinki (for research involving human participants)
Authors, reviewers, and editors are encouraged to consult these organizations for additional guidance on publication ethics and responsible research practices.
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