Core Editorial Standards
All manuscripts undergo editorial screening and peer review by subject experts. Decisions are based on methodological quality, originality, and relevance to chemotherapy research and practice.
IJCP requires ethical approval for human and animal studies, disclosure of conflicts of interest, and clear statements on data availability.
Plagiarism screening is performed for all submissions. Suspected misconduct, data fabrication, or duplicate publication is handled in accordance with accepted integrity standards.
Editors may request additional documentation, raw data, or clarifications when integrity concerns arise. Compliance with these requests is required for continued consideration.
Corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions are issued when necessary to protect the accuracy of the scholarly record.
Correction notices clearly describe the issue and link to the original article to maintain transparency for readers and indexers.
Authors should retain primary data and supporting documentation for a reasonable period after publication to enable verification if questions arise.
Preprint posting is permitted when disclosed at submission, and authors should update preprint records after acceptance to link to the final article.
IJCP follows recognized publishing ethics guidance and maintains processes for handling appeals, complaints, and allegations of misconduct in a fair and transparent manner.
Reviewer comments and manuscript content are treated as confidential, and editors must manage conflicts of interest to preserve impartial decision making.
These standards protect authors, reviewers, and readers while maintaining trust in the chemotherapy research record.
Policies are reviewed periodically to reflect changes in ethical guidance, clinical trial standards, and data sharing expectations.
Authors and reviewers are encouraged to raise concerns early so issues can be resolved transparently and fairly.
We follow COPE guidance for ethical case handling and corrections.
Authorship disputes are handled with documented contributor roles and institutional guidance when needed.
Ethical breaches may result in rejection, correction, or retraction with public notice. Transparency is essential for trust.
Peer Review
Double blind peer review is used when possible. Editors select reviewers for expertise and lack of conflicts.
Ethics and Consent
Human studies must include IRB approval and informed consent. Animal studies must follow accepted welfare guidelines.
Conflicts of Interest
Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose financial or professional conflicts that could influence judgment.
Corrections and Retractions
Significant errors are corrected through published notices. Retractions follow established integrity guidelines.
Appeals and Complaints
Authors may appeal decisions with clear scientific justification. Complaints are reviewed by editorial leadership.
Data Transparency
Authors must include data availability statements and provide supporting documentation when required.
