International Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism - Editorial Policies

Clear policies that protect research integrity

IJBM follows rigorous editorial policies to ensure fairness, transparency, and research integrity across all submissions.

These policies guide peer review, ethics, conflicts of interest, data transparency, and corrections.

Authors, reviewers, and editors share responsibility for upholding these standards at every stage.

Integrity

Decisions based on scientific merit only.

Ethics

Compliance with ethical standards is required.

Transparency

Clear disclosure and data policies.

Core Editorial Standards

All manuscripts undergo editorial screening and peer review by subject experts. Decisions are based on methodological quality, originality, and relevance to bone and mineral metabolism.

IJBM requires ethical approval for human and animal studies, disclosure of conflicts of interest, and clear statements on data availability.

Plagiarism screening is performed for all submissions. Suspected misconduct, data fabrication, or duplicate publication is handled in accordance with accepted integrity standards.

IJBM aligns with recognized publishing ethics guidance and follows established best practices for transparency and accountability. Failure to disclose conflicts or ethical approvals may result in rejection or post publication action.

Preprint posting is allowed when disclosed, and authors should update preprint records after acceptance. Failure to follow required reporting guidelines may delay review.

Editors may request additional documentation, raw data, or clarifications when integrity concerns arise. Compliance with these requests is required for continued consideration.

Corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions are issued when necessary to protect the accuracy of the scholarly record. These actions follow established publishing ethics guidance.

Authors should retain primary data and supporting documentation for a reasonable period after publication to enable verification if questions arise.

Peer Review

Double blind peer review is used when possible. Editors select reviewers for expertise and lack of conflicts.

Ethics and Consent

Human studies must include IRB approval and informed consent. Animal studies must follow accepted welfare guidelines.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose financial or professional conflicts that could influence judgment.

Corrections and Retractions

Significant errors are corrected through published notices. Retractions follow established integrity guidelines.

Appeals and Complaints

Authors may appeal decisions with clear scientific justification. Complaints are reviewed by editorial leadership.

Data Transparency

Authors must include data availability statements and provide supporting documentation when required.

Policy Areas

01

Authorship

All listed authors must meet contribution standards and approve the final manuscript.
02

Originality

Submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere.
03

Data Integrity

Data should be accurate, complete, and available per stated policies.
04

Clinical Trials

Trials must be registered in an approved registry.
05

Appeals

Authors may appeal decisions with clear scientific justification.
06

Misconduct

Allegations of misconduct are investigated according to publishing ethics standards.
07

Confidentiality

Reviewer comments and manuscript content remain confidential throughout review.
08

Corrections

Published corrections maintain transparency and accuracy when errors are identified.
09

Preprints

Prior posting should be disclosed and updated after acceptance.

Compliance Expectations

These standards protect authors and maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

Required

Ethics Approval

Mandatory All studies

Protection

Required

Conflict Disclosure

Mandatory All authors

Transparency

Required

Data Statement

Mandatory All manuscripts

Reproducible

Editorial Commitment

Scroll for key practices that maintain quality and fairness.

FAIR

Fair Review

Decisions based on scientific merit and relevance.

SAFE

Ethical Safety

Protection of participants and responsible research conduct.

OPEN

Transparency

Clear disclosure and data availability expectations.

CORR

Corrections

Published notices to maintain record accuracy.

RESP

Responsibility

Authors and editors share accountability for integrity.

APPE

Appeals

Clear process for appeals and complaints.

ANTI

Originality

Similarity checks reduce plagiarism risk.

Trustworthy Publishing

Clear policies strengthen confidence in published skeletal research and protect the integrity of clinical evidence.

Authors and reviewers share responsibility for maintaining high standards.

Policy compliance supports consistent decision making and credible scientific communication.

IJBM publishes corrections and updates transparently to maintain trust in the scholarly record.

These policies protect authors, readers, and the wider research community.

Transparent standards reduce disputes and improve long term credibility.

Questions are welcome.

Questions About Policies?

Contact the editorial office for clarification before submission.

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