Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
Magna Neurologica (p-ISSN: 2963-6027 (Print) e-ISSN: 2985-3729 (Online)) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal. This statement clarifies the ethical behavior of all parties involved in the act of publishing an article in this journal, including the author, the chief editor, the Editorial Board, the peer-reviewers, and the publisher (Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret Surakarta). This statement is based on COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

1. Allegations of Misconduct

Magna Neurologica ensures that any allegations of research or publication misconduct are handled fairly, consistently, and transparently. This includes concerns related to plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, authorship disputes, or peer review manipulation.

  • Preliminary Evaluation: The Editor-in-Chief (EIC) assesses all allegations for credibility and relevance.
  • Investigation: Credible cases follow COPE flowcharts; authors and institutions may be contacted.
  • Confidentiality: All investigations are handled confidentially to protect involved parties.
  • Outcomes: Possible actions include rejection, correction, retraction, or institutional notification.
  • Record Keeping: Magna Neurologica maintains detailed records of all investigations for a minimum of five years.

 

2. Authorship and Contributorship

Authorship must accurately reflect individuals’ contributions to the research and writing. Contributors who do not meet authorship criteria must be acknowledged appropriately.

  • Each author must have contributed substantially to the conception, design, analysis, or interpretation of data.
  • All authors share responsibility for the integrity of the manuscript.
  • Gift, ghost, or honorary authorship is not permitted.
  • Disputes are handled according to COPE authorship dispute guidelines.

 

3. Complaints and Appeals

Magna Neurologica provides a transparent process for handling complaints or appeals concerning editorial decisions, peer review conduct, or ethical concerns.

  • Complaints are first addressed by the Editor-in-Chief.
  • If unresolved, they may be escalated to the publisher or ethics committee.
  • Magna Neurologica follows COPE’s flowcharts for appeals and complaint resolution.

 

4. Conflicts of Interest/Competing Interests

All participants in the publication process must declare any relationships or activities that could bias their work.

  • Authors must disclose all financial or non-financial interests relevant to the submitted work.
  • Editors and reviewers must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where a conflict exists.
  • All disclosures are published alongside the article.

 

5. Data and Reproducibility

Magna Neurologica promotes transparency and reproducibility in research by encouraging authors to make data available and verifiable.

  • Authors must retain all raw data and provide it upon request.
  • Datasets should be properly cited if publicly available.
  • Fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting are considered misconduct.

 

6. Ethical Oversight

Magna Neurologica upholds high ethical standards in research involving humans, animals, or confidential data.

  • Authors must obtain approval from relevant ethics committees before conducting research.
  • Consent and confidentiality must be maintained for human subjects.
  • Any potential ethical violations will be investigated following COPE guidance.

 

7. Intellectual Property

Authors must ensure that their manuscripts do not infringe on copyright, trademarks, or any intellectual property rights of others.

  • Magna Neurologica respects Creative Commons licenses and open-access policies.
  • Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a  Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
  • Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited.

 

8. Journal Management

Magna Neurologica ensures that its editorial management practices are transparent, accountable, and in line with best international standards.

  • The Editorial Board composition reflects expertise and diversity.
  • Editors are trained in COPE ethical standards.
  • Regular reviews of editorial and peer review performance are conducted.

 

9. Peer Review Process

Magna Neurologica employs a double-blind peer review process to maintain objectivity and fairness.

  • Reviewers are selected based on subject expertise and absence of conflicts of interest.
  • Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and report any ethical concerns.
  • Editors ensure timely and constructive feedback for authors.

 

10. Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections

Magna Neurologica maintains the integrity of the scholarly record through transparent mechanisms for corrections, retractions, and discussions.

  • Errors identified post-publication will be corrected promptly.
  • Retractions follow COPE’s Retraction Guidelines.
  • Readers may submit post-publication comments or concerns to the editorial office.