Originality
Submitted research should be original and appropriately acknowledge the work and ideas of others.
JESS Medical Journals
Integrity at every stage of publication
A structured ethics page for authors, reviewers and editors.
Core principles
Authorship
All listed authors should have made appropriate contributions and approved the submitted manuscript.
Conflicts of interest
Relevant financial, professional or other conflicts should be disclosed transparently.
Research ethics
Studies involving patients or participants should include the appropriate ethical oversight and consent information where applicable.
Plagiarism
JESS states that plagiarism and originality are checked as part of its editorial process.
Corrections
Post-publication concerns should be handled through a documented correction or other appropriate editorial process.
Policy finalization: Detailed misconduct procedures, appeals, complaints, retractions and AI-use requirements should be published only after approval by JESS editorial leadership.