Editorial Standards that Protect Antibiotic Research Integrity
IJANR follows transparent editorial policies designed to ensure fair peer review, ethical research conduct, and reliable scientific reporting across antimicrobial disciplines and settings worldwide for consistency. Our policies align with best practices in scholarly publishing and the needs of antimicrobial research communities.
Policy Priorities
- Rigorous peer review
- Ethics and consent compliance
- Plagiarism and integrity checks
- Conflict of interest disclosure
- Data transparency
Transparent, Fair, and Ethical Publishing
Peer Review Integrity
All submissions undergo structured peer review by experts in microbiology, pharmacology, and infectious disease.
Ethics Compliance
Human and animal studies must include ethics approval and consent statements that meet institutional standards.
Originality
Similarity checks are performed to protect originality and uphold the integrity of antibiotic research.
Transparency
Funding sources, conflicts of interest, and data availability are clearly reported to enable informed assessment.
Correction Policy
We issue corrections or updates when necessary to preserve the accuracy of the scholarly record.
Author Support
Editors provide constructive feedback and guidance to improve clarity, rigor, and reproducibility.
Peer Review Model
IJANR applies double blind peer review. Editors select reviewers with appropriate expertise in antimicrobial resistance, drug discovery, or clinical therapeutics.
Ethics and Consent
Authors must confirm ethical approval for human or animal research and describe informed consent procedures. Studies without required approvals are rejected.
Plagiarism and Misconduct
Similarity screening is used to detect overlap. Suspected misconduct is investigated according to standard publishing ethics procedures.
Conflicts of Interest
All authors and reviewers must disclose financial or professional conflicts related to antimicrobial products, diagnostics, or funding bodies.
Data Transparency
Authors provide data availability statements and share data or code when possible. Restrictions must be clearly explained.
Corrections and Appeals
Corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern follow documented procedures. Authors may appeal decisions with a reasoned response.
AI Tools Disclosure
Use of AI tools must be disclosed. Authors are responsible for verifying accuracy and ensuring originality.
Preprint Policy
Preprints are permitted if disclosed at submission. Prior posting does not influence editorial decisions.
Complaints and Appeals
Authors may appeal decisions with a clear rationale. Complaints are reviewed by senior editors to ensure fairness.
Reviewer Confidentiality
Reviewer identities and reports are handled confidentially. Editors protect reviewer independence throughout the process.
Editorial Independence
Decisions are based on scientific merit and relevance, independent of funding sources or APC considerations.
Reviewer Selection
Editors select reviewers with appropriate expertise and avoid conflicts of interest to ensure fair evaluation.
Data Integrity
We may request raw data or supporting files when questions arise about data validity or completeness.
Post Publication Issues
Concerns raised after publication are investigated and addressed with corrections or notices when required.
Reviewer Performance
Reviewer timeliness and quality are monitored to maintain efficient decisions and consistent standards.
Data Access Requests
Editors may request data clarification when reviewers or readers raise concerns about reproducibility.
Reviewer Guidance
Reviewer expectations emphasize methodological rigor, appropriate statistics, and relevance to antimicrobial practice.
Transparency Statements
Funding, conflicts, and data access details are required for all submissions to support transparency.
Author Appeals
Appeals are reviewed by senior editors and evaluated on the basis of scientific evidence and review quality.
Publication Ethics
IJANR follows established publication ethics guidance for handling disputes, corrections, and retractions.
Scope Enforcement
Submissions outside the antibiotic research scope are declined to maintain journal focus and reader relevance.
Integrity Reviews
We may request clarification or additional data when integrity questions arise during review.
Ethics Alignment
Editors ensure ethics approvals and consent statements are clearly described for all applicable studies.
Method Transparency
Transparent methods and data reporting are required to support reproducibility and trust.
Strong editorial policies build trust in antimicrobial evidence and ensure research informs clinical practice and public health decisions.
Questions About Editorial Policies?
Contact [email protected] for clarification on peer review, ethics, or editorial procedures. We respond with detailed policy references and examples, including links to reporting standards when applicable and relevant. We document outcomes for accountability and continuous improvement across editorial decisions and practices over time consistently and fairly always. We provide prompt guidance to authors and reviewers and document decisions carefully for transparency and accountability across submissions.
