Editorial Policies for IIIJ
IIIJ maintains rigorous editorial policies to protect research integrity across laboratory, clinical, and computational domains. Our policies ensure transparent peer review, ethical compliance, data availability, and consistent reporting standards for all submissions.
In Vitro
Methodological rigor and reproducibility
In Vivo
Ethics, consent, and reporting standards
In Silico
Data transparency and model validation
Core Standards of IIIJ
Research Integrity
Reliable Evidence- Plagiarism and similarity checks for all submissions
- Transparent reporting of methods and data
- Clear authorship and contribution statements
- Disclosure of funding and conflicts of interest
Ethics and Safety
Human and Animal Studies- Ethics approvals and consent documentation required
- ARRIVE and clinical reporting expectations
- Protection of participant privacy and welfare
- Transparency on adverse events and safety
Data and Code
Computational Accountability- Data availability statements for all articles
- Code sharing when possible or justified limits
- Clear reporting of algorithms and validation
- Reproducibility expectations across workflows
Peer Review
IIIJ uses a double blind peer review process. Editors screen submissions for scope, ethics, and completeness before inviting reviewers. Reviewers evaluate rigor, translational relevance, and clarity. Decisions are based on reviewer recommendations and editorial judgment.
Conflicts of Interest
Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any conflicts that could influence the evaluation of a manuscript. Conflicts are managed to protect transparency and trust in the review process.
Corrections and Retractions
IIIJ follows standard publishing practices for corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern. When errors or ethical concerns are identified, we work with authors and reviewers to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.
Use of AI Tools
If AI tools are used in analysis or manuscript preparation, authors must disclose this in the methods or acknowledgements. AI use must not compromise data integrity or ethical obligations.
Authorship and Contributions
All authors must meet accepted authorship criteria and approve the final manuscript. A contribution statement is required to clarify roles such as study design, data collection, analysis, or writing. Guest or honorary authorship is not permitted.
Research Misconduct
IIIJ follows standard procedures for handling suspected misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, and image manipulation. Concerns are investigated confidentially, and corrective actions are taken when necessary to protect the scholarly record. Authors may be asked for original data.
Appeals and Complaints
Authors may appeal editorial decisions by providing a clear rationale and supporting evidence. Appeals are reviewed by senior editors who were not involved in the original decision to ensure fairness and independence.
Data Policy
All articles must include a data availability statement. Authors should share data and code when possible or explain limitations. Data transparency supports reproducibility and strengthens trust in translational research.
Human Subjects Protections
Research involving human participants must include ethics approval identifiers and informed consent statements. Authors must protect privacy and follow applicable regulations for data handling and reporting.
Animal Welfare
Animal studies must comply with institutional and national guidelines. Provide species details, welfare procedures, and justification for animal use. The journal follows ARRIVE expectations for reporting.
Editorial Independence
Editorial decisions are based solely on scientific merit and ethical compliance. Payment of APCs does not influence review outcomes or acceptance decisions.
Preprint Policy
IIIJ accepts submissions previously posted as preprints. Authors should disclose preprint details at submission. Preprints help accelerate communication, while the peer reviewed article remains the version of record. Provide the preprint DOI when available.
Confidentiality in Review
Editors and reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential and avoid sharing unpublished content. Confidentiality protects authors and maintains trust in the peer review process.
Transparency in Corrections
When corrections are issued, IIIJ links them clearly to the original article and updates metadata. This approach preserves transparency and ensures that readers can track changes over time. Corrections are visible in the article record.
IIIJ policy standards protect the integrity of translational research and ensure that findings can be trusted across laboratory, clinical, and computational communities.
Questions About Editorial Policies?
Email [email protected] for clarification or guidance before submission. We are committed to transparent and ethical publishing and can address policy questions for complex submissions. Policy clarifications are available on request and summaries can be shared quickly. We welcome early inquiries and respond promptly.
