Principle
Honesty
Report findings truthfully without misleading representation of data or results.
Policy
Research Integrity
We are committed to the highest standards of honesty, transparency, accountability and responsible research.
Our Commitment
BJFR is dedicated to maintaining trust in scholarly publishing by promoting responsible research practices across the editorial process.
- We uphold the highest standards of honesty and transparency in all published research.
- We require accurate reporting of methods, data, and findings without fabrication or falsification.
- We promote responsible authorship and fair attribution of contributions.
- We investigate allegations of misconduct promptly, fairly, and confidentially.
- We align editorial practices with international publication ethics standards.
Principles of Research Integrity
Accountability
Take responsibility for submitted work and respond promptly to integrity concerns.
Transparency
Disclose methods, funding, conflicts of interest, and study limitations clearly.
Fairness
Ensure equitable treatment of authors, reviewers, and research participants.
Respect
Respect colleagues, participants, and communities affected by published research.
Best Practices
Best Practice
Research Design
Use rigorous methodology, appropriate controls, and ethical approval where required.
Data Management
Maintain accurate records, secure storage, and traceable data handling.
Authorship
Assign authorship only to contributors who meet agreed criteria for credit and approval.
Data Sharing
Share data and materials responsibly in line with journal policy and ethics.
Peer Review
Review manuscripts with confidentiality, objectivity, and constructive feedback.
Conflict of Interest
Declare interests that could influence research, review, or editorial decisions.
Research Misconduct
The following forms of research misconduct are strictly prohibited and may result in rejection, retraction, or institutional notification.
Warning
Fabrication
Inventing data, results, or records that were never collected or observed.
Falsification
Manipulating materials, equipment, processes, or data to misrepresent findings.
Plagiarism
Using another person's work, ideas, or wording without proper attribution.
Other Misconduct
Includes duplicate submission, image manipulation, and undisclosed conflicts of interest.
Reporting Concerns
If you suspect research misconduct, ethical violations, or integrity concerns related to a BJFR submission or publication, please contact our Research Integrity Officer.