Editorial Policy

The Pakistan Journal of Gastroenterology (PJG) adheres to the following editorial policies to ensure the quality, relevance, and integrity of its published content:

1. Peer Review Process:
   All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. Reviewers, chosen for their expertise, provide unbiased, constructive feedback to ensure the accuracy, quality, and originality of the research in gastroenterology.

2. Ethical Standards:
   Authors must follow strict ethical standards in conducting and reporting their research. This includes obtaining approvals from ethics committees, securing informed consent from human subjects, and adhering to guidelines for ethical treatment of animals in research.

3. Plagiarism Detection:
   Manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using advanced software. Any form of plagiarism is unacceptable and will result in immediate rejection of the manuscript.

4. Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
   All authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research content or its review. This promotes transparency and safeguards the credibility of the published work.

5. Authorship Criteria: 
   Authorship is restricted to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All authors must approve the final manuscript and agree to its submission to the journal.

6. Data Availability and Reproducibility: 
   Authors are encouraged to provide access to their data and research materials to facilitate verification and reproducibility of the findings. When necessary, supplementary materials should be submitted alongside the manuscript.

7. Timeliness and Relevance: 
   The journal prioritizes research that is timely, relevant, and contributes to advancements in gastroenterology. Articles must align with the scope and objectives of the journal, focusing on the latest developments in the field.

8. Corrections and Retractions: 
   PJG has a clear policy for handling post-publication issues. If significant errors or ethical violations are identified, the journal will issue corrections or retract the article to maintain the integrity of the scientific record.

9. Editorial Independence: 
   Editorial decisions are made independently, without any external influence from sponsors, publishers, or other entities. This ensures that the content published in the journal is selected solely based on scientific merit.

10. Diversity and Inclusion: 
    PJG actively promotes diversity and inclusion in all its operations. The journal encourages submissions from researchers of diverse backgrounds and strives to provide equitable opportunities for all contributors.

This policy reflects PJG’s commitment to maintaining high editorial standards and fostering scientific integrity in the field of gastroenterology.