Publication Ethics Statement
The Annals of Clinical Hypertension is fully committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and ensuring the prevention of research misconduct at every stage of the scholarly communication process. We strictly adhere to internationally recognized frameworks such as COPE and ICMJE guidelines, thereby guaranteeing fairness, transparency, and accountability in research and publishing.
Our ethical framework is grounded in the following principles, each designed to maintain trust in the scientific record and protect the integrity of scholarly contributions:
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Honesty and transparency in both research design and reporting
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Respect for all contributors, including participants, reviewers, and editors
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Confidential peer review with mandatory disclosure of conflicts of interest
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Strict prohibition of plagiarism, duplicate submission, or redundant publication
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Immediate correction or retraction of content where ethical violations are identified
Author Responsibilities
Authors are required to submit only original manuscripts that have not been published elsewhere; furthermore, they must provide appropriate attribution to all cited sources, disclose any potential conflicts of interest, and ensure that ethical concerns related to their study design, data handling, or funding are fully addressed prior to submission.
Plagiarism and Misconduct
Every submission is carefully screened with advanced plagiarism detection tools, and any form of scientific misconduct—whether through data fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism—will result in rejection at the submission stage or retraction of published work, thereby preserving the integrity of the journal’s record.
Editorial Responsibilities
Editors maintain responsibility for unbiased and fair review processes, the safeguarding of manuscript confidentiality, and the consistent application of ethical guidelines; editorial decisions are rendered solely on the basis of scientific merit, methodological rigor, and scholarly contribution.
Complaints and Appeals
Authors or readers who wish to raise concerns regarding the ethical conduct of research or integrity of published material may submit appeals or complaints directly to the editorial office; all such matters will be investigated following COPE and ICMJE recommendations to ensure due process and fair resolution.
| Aspect | Policy Summary |
|---|---|
| Authorship | All listed authors must satisfy authorship criteria and approve the final version. |
| Data Integrity | Authors must provide accurate reporting of data, with raw data available if requested. |
| Corrections/Retractions | Any identified errors or ethical issues will be corrected or retracted transparently. |
| Conflict of Interest | All authors and contributors must disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources. |
For inquiries or reports related to publication ethics, please reach out to the Editor-in-Chief at [email protected]; we are dedicated to addressing all concerns promptly and transparently.