Journal of Pharmaceutical and Community Sciences (JSFK) adheres to the highest ethical standards in the publishing process. All parties involved—authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers—must follow ethical guidelines to uphold the integrity of scientific publishing.

Authors’ Responsibilities:

• Ensure the submitted work is original and free from plagiarism, with proper citation of all sources used.

• Present accurate and verifiable data and findings.

• Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect the objectivity of the research.

• Obtain appropriate ethical approval for studies involving human participants or animals, and include the approval number in the manuscript.

• Do not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously.

Reviewers’ Responsibilities:

• Maintain confidentiality of the manuscripts under review.

• Provide objective and unbiased evaluations.

• Disclose any conflicts of interest, if applicable.

• Submit reviews within the agreed timeframe.

Editors’ Responsibilities:

• Make editorial decisions based on the scientific merit of the manuscript, free from external influence.

• Ensure a fair, transparent, and objective peer review process.

• Correct or retract published articles when errors or ethical breaches are identified.

Publishers’ Responsibilities:

• Maintain the integrity of the publication and ensure transparency throughout the publishing process.

JSFK uses plagiarism detection tools to ensure the originality of submitted manuscripts. Any cases of plagiarism or ethical misconduct will be addressed in accordance with the journal’s policies. JSFK is committed to addressing any ethical complaints or concerns that arise during or after the publication process in a fair and transparent manner.