Publication Ethics

The " Khatulistiwa Journal of Laboratory, Public Health, and Occupational Health " places utmost importance on upholding ethical standards in all aspects of its publication process. The journal is committed to ensuring that ethical considerations are integrated into the research and publication practices of both authors and the editorial team.

Research Involving Human Subjects:

Authors conducting research involving human subjects must adhere to ethical principles, including obtaining informed consent, ensuring privacy and confidentiality, and minimizing any potential harm to participants. Manuscripts reporting such research must clearly state that ethical clearance was obtained from an appropriate institutional review board (IRB) or ethics committee. This information should be provided in the manuscript's methods section.

Research Involving Animals:

For research involving animals, authors are required to adhere to ethical guidelines set by appropriate regulatory bodies. This includes detailing the ethical approval obtained from an institutional animal care and use committee (IACUC) or similar oversight body.

Informed Consent:

Authors must ensure that proper informed consent was obtained from participants involved in their research. Informed consent should be obtained in a manner that respects participants' autonomy and provides them with a clear understanding of the research purpose, procedures, and potential risks.

Conflicts of Interest:

Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any conflicts of interest that may influence their work. This includes financial, personal, or professional relationships that could be perceived as impacting the objectivity of their contributions.

Plagiarism and Originality:

Authors are expected to submit original work and attribute sources appropriately when using others' ideas, data, or words. Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited.

Data Integrity and Transparency:

Authors should accurately report their methods and results to maintain data integrity and research transparency. Raw data should be appropriately archived and made available upon request for verification.

Correction of Errors:

If errors or inaccuracies are identified after publication, authors are expected to promptly inform the editorial team. Corrections or retractions will be issued as necessary to rectify errors and maintain the integrity of the published record.