Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics and Allegations of Research Misconduct
The Breeding and Reproduction Journal (BreRep) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal. This statement clarifies the ethical behavior of all parties involved in publishing an article in this journal, including the author, the editor-in-chief, the Editorial Board, peer reviewers, and the publisher (University of Papua). The guidelines are based on COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors..

Ethical Guideline for Journal Publication
The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal like BreRep is a vital component in developing a cohesive and respected knowledge network. It reflects the quality of the work of authors and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles uphold the scientific method, and all parties involved in publishing (authors, editors, peer reviewers, and the publisher) must adhere to ethical standards.

The University of Papua, as the publisher of BreRep, ensures its role as a guardian of publishing integrity and is committed to ensuring that commercial interests do not influence editorial decisions. The Faculty of Animal Husbandry, University of Papua, and the Editorial Board will work collaboratively with other journals and publishers if necessary to maintain ethical publishing standards.

Allegations of Research Misconduct
Research misconduct includes fabrication, falsification, citation manipulation, or plagiarism in research production, performance, review, or reporting by authors. The editors ensure the accuracy and integrity of the scientific record. If allegations of misconduct arise, BreRep will adhere to COPE’s guidelines for investigation and resolution.

Steps to address allegations:

  1. Validity and relevance of the allegation are assessed.
  2. Corresponding authors are requested to respond to the allegations.
  3. Experts may be consulted for further evaluation.
  4. For confirmed misconduct, the manuscript will be rejected or retracted.

Publication Decisions
The editor-in-chief of BreRep decides which articles will be published based on their relevance and scientific merit. Decisions are guided by policies of the Editorial Board and legal requirements regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism.

Complaints and Appeals
BreRep has a transparent mechanism to handle complaints related to editorial processes, citation manipulation, or peer-review misconduct. Complaints are addressed following COPE guidelines.

Fair Play
Editors evaluate manuscripts solely based on their academic merit without discrimination based on race, gender, religious belief, or political philosophy.

Confidentiality
Editors and editorial staff must not disclose manuscript information to anyone except the author, reviewers, and the publisher.

Duties of Reviewers

  1. Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Reviewers assist in decision-making and help authors improve their manuscripts.
  2. Confidentiality: Manuscripts must be treated as confidential documents.
  3. Standards of Objectivity: Reviews should be objective, constructive, and supported by arguments.
  4. Acknowledgement of Sources: Reviewers must identify uncited relevant works and notify editors of any overlap or similarity with other works.
  5. Conflict of Interest: Reviewers should avoid manuscripts where they have conflicts of interest.

Duties of Authors

  1. Reporting Standards: Authors must present accurate and reproducible results.
  2. Originality and Plagiarism: Manuscripts must be original and appropriately cite other works.
  3. Acknowledgement of Sources: Proper acknowledgment of others’ work is mandatory.
  4. Authorship and Contribution: Authors should include all contributors and ensure they approve the final version.
  5. Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest and funding sources.
  6. Ethical Oversight: Research involving animals, humans, or hazardous materials must comply with ethical guidelines, including obtaining legal ethical clearance if necessary.

By maintaining these ethical standards, BreRep aims to ensure the integrity of the scientific record and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in livestock genetics, breeding, and reproduction.