Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

Journal of National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh (JNHFB)

The Journal of National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh (JNHFB) is committed to the highest ethical standards and follows the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

For Authors

  • •Ensure work is original and cited correctly.
  • •Confirm authorship and disclose any conflicts of interest.
  • •Provide ethical approval for studies on human or animal subjects.

For Editors

  • •Make decisions based solely on scholarly merit.
  • •Maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
  • •Investigate any allegations of misconduct thoroughly.

For Reviewers

  • •Provide objective, unbiased, and timely reviews.
  • •Maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript.
  • •Disclose any conflicts of interest to the editor.

Misconduct and Retraction Policy

Proven cases of misconduct, including plagiarism and data falsification, will be addressed seriously. Actions may include article retraction, publication of a correction, and notification of the authors' institutions. The journal reserves the right to reject or retract any manuscript that violates these ethical principles.

For any ethical concerns or inquiries, please contact the Editorial Office at journal@nhf.org.bd.