International Journal of Thorax - Editorial Policies
Clear policies that protect research integrity
Core Editorial Standards
International Journal of Thorax follows rigorous editorial policies to ensure fairness, transparency, and research integrity across all submissions.
Policies guide peer review, ethics compliance, conflicts of interest, data transparency, and corrections.
All manuscripts undergo editorial screening and peer review by subject experts. Decisions are based on methodological quality, originality, and relevance.
Ethical approval is required for human or animal derived materials, and authors must disclose conflicts of interest.
Plagiarism screening is performed for all submissions. Suspected misconduct is handled in accordance with publishing ethics guidance.
Corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions are issued when necessary to protect the scholarly record.
Preprint posting is permitted when disclosed at submission, and authors should update preprint records after acceptance.
Policies are reviewed periodically to reflect changes in ethical guidance and data sharing expectations.
Reviewer comments and manuscript content remain confidential throughout the review process.
Editors must manage conflicts of interest and recuse themselves when impartiality could be compromised.
Studies involving human samples should describe consent procedures and approvals clearly.
Data availability statements are required for all submissions and should describe access conditions clearly.
Authorship disputes are handled using documented contribution roles and institutional guidance when needed.
Ethical breaches may result in rejection, correction, or retraction with public notice in line with COPE guidance.
All authors must meet contribution standards and approve the final manuscript.
Submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere.
Data integrity concerns may prompt requests for raw data or documentation.
Corrections and retractions are issued transparently when required.
Appeals are reviewed with clear scientific justification and editorial oversight.
Confidentiality is required for reviewers and editors throughout the process.
Preprint disclosures should be included at submission and updated after acceptance.
Policies align with recognized publishing ethics guidance and best practices.
Policy Quick View
- Originality required for all submissions
- Ethics approvals required
- Conflicts of interest disclosed
- Data availability statement required
- Similarity screening applied
- Confidential peer review maintained
- Corrections and retractions managed transparently
- Appeals reviewed with oversight
Policy Highlights
These standards protect authors, reviewers, and readers.
Merit Based Decisions
Editorial decisions are based on scientific quality and relevance.
Ethics Compliance
Human and animal related studies must meet ethical standards.
Conflict Disclosure
Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose conflicts.
Data Transparency
Data availability statements are required for all submissions.
Policy Areas
Key policy areas ensure responsible publishing.
Integrity and Transparency
RequiredPolicies address originality, authorship, data integrity, and data deposition documentation.
- Original work only
- Authorship contributions documented
- Data integrity required
- Repository documentation when applicable
Corrections and Appeals
AccountabilityClear processes for corrections, retractions, and author appeals.
- Corrections published transparently
- Appeals reviewed by editorial leadership
- Misconduct investigated fairly
- Confidentiality maintained
Policy Checklist
Keep these core expectations in place at submission.
| Policy Area | Requirement | Author Action |
|---|---|---|
| Originality | No prior publication | Disclose preprints |
| Ethics | Approvals and compliance | Include identifiers |
| Data | Availability statement | Provide links or access terms |
Policy Callouts
Editorial screening focuses on integrity and transparency.
Ethics and Consent
Ethics approvals are required for studies using human or animal derived materials.
Corrections and Misconduct
Concerns are handled through transparent corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions.
Policy Compliance
Follow these expectations to avoid delays.
Ethics and Consent
Provide IRB or IACUC approvals where required.
Conflict Disclosure
Disclose financial or professional conflicts of interest.
Data Statements
Include data availability statements and supporting documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Important Points
- Policies protect the credibility of thoracic and respiratory research.
- Confidentiality is required throughout review.
- Concerns should be raised early for transparent resolution.
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