Editorial Policy Overview

JPGR follows rigorous editorial policies to ensure integrity, transparency, and clinical relevance in proteomics and genomics research. Manuscripts are evaluated for scope fit, methodological quality, and adherence to ethical standards.

Our policies align with international publishing standards and promote reproducible, high impact science.

Peer Review Model

JPGR uses single blind peer review. Reviewers remain anonymous while authors are identified to reviewers. Editorial decisions are based on scientific merit, data quality, and scope alignment.

Authorship and Contribution

Authorship should reflect substantive contributions to study design, data collection, analysis, or manuscript writing. All authors must approve the final submission.

Changes to authorship after submission require written approval from all authors and editorial review.

Ethics and Research Integrity

• Human research requires ethics approval and informed consent
• Animal studies must follow institutional welfare guidelines
• Clinical trials should include registration identifiers
• Conflicts of interest and funding sources must be disclosed
• Plagiarism screening is conducted for all submissions

Data Availability and Transparency

Authors must provide a data availability statement with repository links or access pathways. Clear data reporting supports reproducibility and trust in molecular results.

Research Misconduct and Plagiarism

JPGR investigates suspected misconduct, including fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, and inappropriate image manipulation. When concerns arise, the editorial office follows established protocols and may request data verification.

Manuscripts with significant integrity concerns may be rejected or retracted to protect the scientific record.

Corrections and Appeals

JPGR supports transparent corrections when errors are identified. Retractions are issued when scientific integrity is compromised. Authors may appeal decisions by providing a clear rationale and supporting evidence.

Confidentiality and Data Integrity

All submissions are treated as confidential. Reviewer identities and editorial decisions are protected to maintain an unbiased process.

Authors are expected to retain data and documentation for verification when requested by the editorial office.

Complaints and Dispute Resolution

If authors or reviewers raise concerns about editorial decisions or process conduct, the editorial office will review the issue and respond with a documented outcome.

JPGR aims to resolve disputes transparently while protecting confidentiality and research integrity.

Reviewer Conduct

Reviewers are expected to provide objective, respectful feedback and avoid personal criticism. Editorial staff monitor review quality to maintain fairness and professionalism.

If reviewers identify potential misconduct, they should report it confidentially to the editorial office.

Policy Updates

JPGR reviews editorial policies regularly to align with evolving standards in proteomics, genomics, and data sharing. Updates are communicated through the journal website and author guidelines.

Authors are encouraged to review the latest policies before submission.

Policy updates may include changes to data deposition expectations.

Staying current helps avoid compliance issues during review.

Updates also reflect evolving ethical guidance.

Editorial Policy FAQ

JPGR Commitment

JPGR is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in proteomics and genomics. We emphasize reproducible methods, complete data statements, and ethical compliance across all article types.

The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].

We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in molecular publishing.