The Journal of Dermatology and Cosmetology is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics, ensuring the integrity and credibility of the scientific literature we disseminate. Our ethical guidelines are founded on transparency, honesty, and responsible conduct throughout the publication process:

Authorship and Contribution:

Authorship Criteria: Authors must meet established criteria for authorship based on substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study.

Acknowledgment: Contributions that do not meet authorship criteria but merit recognition should be acknowledged appropriately.

Originality and Plagiarism:

Original Work: Manuscripts must present original work. Plagiarism in any form is considered a serious ethical violation.

Attribution: Properly credit and cite sources. Any reuse of previously published work must be appropriately cited.

Data Integrity and Reproducibility:

Data Accuracy: Provide accurate and transparent data. Fabrication or falsification of data is considered a serious ethical violation.

Data Availability: Authors should be prepared to provide raw data upon request to ensure transparency and reproducibility.

Author Declaration:

Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its interpretation.

Funding: Transparently disclose the sources of funding for the research.

Peer Review and Fair Review Process:

Reviewer Selection: Select reviewers based on expertise, impartiality, and the absence of conflicts of interest.

Confidentiality: Ensure confidentiality of the review process, preventing any use of information for personal gain.

Editorial Decision and Transparency:

Editorial Independence: Editorial decisions are made based on the quality of the work and its relevance to the journal's scope, free from undue influence.

Transparent Communication: Provide clear and detailed feedback to authors. Editorial decisions are communicated promptly.

Ethical Treatment of Human and Animal Subjects:

Informed Consent: Research involving human subjects must adhere to principles of informed consent, with documented ethical approval.

Animal Welfare: Research involving animals must adhere to ethical standards for animal welfare, with appropriate approvals obtained.

Corrections and Retractions:

Corrections: Errors discovered post-publication will be addressed promptly with corrections and clarifications.

Retractions: In cases of serious ethical violations or errors, retractions will be issued with full transparency.

Continuous Improvement:

Feedback Mechanism: We welcome feedback from the research community, authors, and readers to continually improve our ethical standards.

The Journal of Dermatology and Cosmetology is dedicated to providing a trustworthy and ethical platform for the dissemination of knowledge in dermatology and cosmetology. Our commitment to publication ethics is unwavering, and we invite researchers to contribute to the highest standards of integrity in these dynamic fields.