Ethics and Policies
Publication Ethics Policy
Research Ethics Policy
Informed Consent Policy
Human and Animal Rights
Conflicts of Interest
Data Sharing Policy
Authorship and Contributorship
Permission to Reproduce Previously Published Figures
Redundant or Duplicate Publication
Patient Consent Forms
Ethics Committee Approval
Policy of Screening for Plagiarism Process
Policy of Dealing with Allegations of Research Misconduct
The Process for Handling Cases Requiring Corrections, Retractions, and Editorial Expressions of Concern
Complaints and Appeals
Reporting Guidelines for Specific Study Designs