Publication Ethics

The Aceh Health Sciences Journal is committed to maintaining high ethical standards in publishing. All authors, reviewers, and editors must adhere to the following principles:

For Authors

• Originality: Manuscripts must be original, and any form of plagiarism is prohibited.
• Accuracy: Authors must ensure the accuracy of data and correct any errors prior to submission.
• Authorship: All contributors must be listed as authors and approve the final manuscript.
• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest.
• Ethical Approval: Research involving humans or animals must have ethical approval.

For Reviewers

• Confidentiality: Manuscripts must be treated as confidential.
• Impartiality: Reviews must be objective, based on scientific merit.
• Constructive Feedback: Reviewers should provide helpful and respectful feedback.
• Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

For Editors

• Fairness: Editors should make decisions based on the manuscript’s quality and relevance.
• Transparency: Editors must communicate decisions clearly and provide constructive feedback.
• Conflict of Interest: Editors must avoid handling manuscripts where they have a conflict of interest.

The journal has a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism and data falsification. Any ethical issues identified post-publication will be addressed with corrections or retractions.