PUBLICATION ETHICS
Publishing Ethics and
Malpractice Statement Summary
we are dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards in academic publishing services. While we do not act as a publisher, we provide support services to help journals manage their operations, enhance quality, and ensure compliance with global publishing ethics. Our role is to facilitate transparency, integrity, and best practices in scholarly communication.
1. Commitment to Ethical Publishing Standards
We align our services with international ethical guidelines, including those set by:
- COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)
- ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors)
- DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) Best Practices
- OASPA (Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association) Ethical Guidelines
We ensure that our clients’ journals follow these ethical principles while maintaining editorial independence.
2. Integrity in Journal Support Services
As a publishing services provider, we maintain neutrality and transparency by:
✔ Not influencing editorial decisions – We do not interfere with peer review, content approval, or author selection.
✔ Ensuring transparency – We provide clear, honest, and ethical support services.
✔ Respecting journal policies – Our services are designed to comply with the editorial policies of the journals we assist.
3. Plagiarism & Content Authenticity Compliance
We assist journals in ensuring content originality and ethical research practices through:
✔ Plagiarism Detection Support – Using iThenticate, Turnitin, and Crossref Similarity Check.
✔ Proper Citation Formatting – Ensuring content follows APA, MLA, or other journal-specified styles.
✔ DOI Registration & Metadata Integrity – Ensuring accurate and structured indexing.
We do not engage in content manipulation, ghostwriting, or unethical publishing practices.
4. Data Security & Confidentiality
We respect and protect the privacy of journal data, authors, and editorial teams by:
✔ Secure Data Handling – Implementing GDPR-compliant security protocols for submissions, user data, and manuscript handling.
✔ Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) – Offering contractual confidentiality to protect journal-related data.
✔ No Unauthorized Content Sharing – We do not store, distribute, or use journal content beyond agreed services.
5. Conflict of Interest Management
We maintain a clear separation between our services and journal decision-making:
✔ No Influence on Editorial Decisions – Our services do not affect peer review or article acceptance/rejection.
✔ Independent Service Provision – Editors and reviewers retain full control over journal policies.
✔ Ethical Financial Transactions – Transparent pricing with no hidden costs or unethical financial agreements.
6. Open Access & Fair Publishing Support
We promote fair, accessible, and ethical publishing models by:
✔ Supporting Open Access initiatives (DOAJ, Plan S, Creative Commons).
✔ Ensuring indexing and visibility compliance with ethical publishing guidelines.
✔ Encouraging ethical peer review practices, including double-blind and transparent review models.
7. Compliance with International Publishing Standards
We assist journals in adhering to ICMJE, COPE, and WAME (World Association of Medical Editors) best practices, ensuring:
✔ Ethical research reporting and authorship practices.
✔ Proper conflict-of-interest declarations by authors and reviewers.
✔ Transparent editorial and peer review workflows.
Our Ethical Commitment
Oxbridge Publishing House is committed to supporting journals with ethical publishing services that align with global best practices. We do not influence, alter, or manipulate research content but ensure compliance, professionalism, and integrity in journal management.