AUTHORSHIP POLICY

 

a. Introduction

At the Asia-Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (APJMBB), we adhere to the highest ethical standards in research and publication. Ensuring proper authorship is a critical aspect of this commitment. This policy outlines the criteria and responsibilities associated with authorship.

 

b. Criteria for Authorship

To qualify for authorship, individuals must meet all the following criteria:

  • Substantial Contribution: Significant contributions to the conception or design of the work; or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data.
  • Drafting or Revising: Involvement in drafting the manuscript or revising it critically for important intellectual content.
  • Approval: Final approval of the version to be published.
  • Accountability: Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work, ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.

 

c. Order of Authors

  • Corresponding Author: The corresponding author is responsible for communicating with the journal during the submission, peer review, and publication process.
  • First Author: Typically, the individual who has made the most significant contribution to the work.
  • Order of Co-authors: The order of co-authors should reflect the relative contributions of each individual to the work.

 

d. Acknowledgment of Non-author Contributions

Individuals who contributed to the work but do not meet all the criteria for authorship should be acknowledged in the manuscript's acknowledgement section. Examples include technical support, writing assistance, and general support.

 

e. Changes in Authorship

  • Adding or Removing Authors: Any changes to the list of authors (adding or removing authors) after the initial submission must be approved by all authors, including those being added or removed.
  • Requests: Requests for changes must be submitted to the editorial office with a detailed explanation and a statement of agreement from all authors.

 

f. Conflict of Interest

All authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including financial, personal, or professional relationships that could influence the work.

 

g. Ethical Considerations

  • Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is original and free of plagiarism.
  • Duplicate Publication: Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently.
  • Data Integrity: Authors must ensure the integrity and accuracy of the data presented in the manuscript.

 

h. Corresponding Author Responsibilities

The corresponding author is responsible for:

  • Submission: Ensuring the manuscript is complete, including all necessary documentation.
  • Communication: Acting as the primary contact for all communications with the journal.
  • Coordination: Coordinating responses to reviewers' comments and ensuring all co-authors are informed of the manuscript's progress.

 

i. Disputes

Any dispute regarding authorship should be resolved collaboratively by the authors. If an agreement cannot be reached, the journal's editorial board may be consulted to facilitate a resolution.

 

j. Use of AI in Writing Scientific Papers

Authors are permitted to use AI tools to assist in the writing of their scientific papers. However, the following guidelines must be adhered to:

  • Transparency: Authors must clearly disclose the use of AI tools in the preparation of their manuscript. This includes specifying which AI tools were used and how they contributed to the writing process.
  • Authorship and Accountability: The use of AI does not replace the role of the authors. Authors remain fully responsible for the content of their manuscript, including the accuracy, integrity, and originality of the work. AI tools should be used to support and enhance the authors' work, not to generate content independently.
  • Ethical Considerations: Authors must ensure that the use of AI tools complies with ethical standards and does not result in plagiarism or the misrepresentation of data. All AI-generated content must be thoroughly reviewed and verified by the authors.
  • Acknowledgement: Any use of AI tools should be acknowledged in the manuscript, either in the acknowledgements section or in a dedicated statement within the manuscript.

Example statement: "The authors acknowledge the use of [AI tool name] for [specific purpose, e.g., language editing, data analysis] in the preparation of this manuscript."

By adhering to these guidelines, authors can ensure the responsible and ethical use of AI in scientific writing.

 

 

 

EDITORIAL POLICY

 

a. Publication Model

Open Access: All articles published in APJMBB are freely accessible to the public under an open-access model.
Licenses: The journal subscribes to the Creative Commons License CC BY-NC 4.0

 

b. AI

APJMBB encourages the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in research and publication processes.

AI-Assisted Writing: 

Disclosure: Authors must disclose the use of AI tools in manuscript preparation and provide details on how AI was used.
Accountability: Authors remain accountable for the content generated or assisted by AI tools.

AI in Research: AI should be used responsibly in research, ensuring transparency, reproducibility, and integrity of the results.

 

c. Plagiarism

Definition: Plagiarism is the practice of using someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution.

Plagiarism Policy:

Zero Tolerance: APJMBB has a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism.
Detection: All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using specialized software.
Consequences: Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected, and authors may face a ban from future submissions.

 

d. Ethics

Ethical Standards: APJMBB adheres to the highest ethical standards in research and publication.

Ethical Guidelines:

Research Integrity: Authors must ensure the integrity and accuracy of their research.
Misconduct: Any form of research misconduct, including data fabrication and falsification, will be addressed promptly.

 

e. Consent

Human and Animal Subjects: Studies involving human or animal subjects must obtain appropriate ethical approval.

Informed Consent:

Human Subjects: Authors must obtain informed consent from all participants.
Publication Consent: Authors must obtain consent for publication of any identifiable information.

 

f. Corrections / Retractions

Corrections:

Minor Errors: In the event of any minor errors detected in the published articles, the following actions can be taken:

- A corrigendum should be published if the authors themselves have inadvertently made the errors
- An erratum should be published if the publishers themselves have inadvertently made the errors

 Major Errors: Significant errors that impact the research findings will result in a retraction.

 Retractions:

Criteria: Retractions are issued in cases of significant errors, plagiarism, or ethical breaches.
Process: The editorial board will review the issue and make the final decision on retraction.

 

g. Appeals

Appeal Process: Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions.

Procedure:

Submission: Appeals must be submitted in writing to the editorial office.
Review: The editorial board will review the appeal and make a final decision.

 

h. Authorship (See "Authorship Policy")

 

i. Competing Interest

Disclosure: Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could be perceived as a conflict of interest.
Statement: Include a competing interest statement in the manuscript, detailing any potential conflicts.

 

j. Self-Archiving / Rights to Publish

Self-Archiving: Authors are encouraged to self-archive their published work in institutional repositories.

Rights to Publish:

Retained Rights: Authors retain the right to use their work for educational and research purposes.
Creative Commons: Authors can choose from a variety of Creative Commons licenses to define how others can use their work.

 

 

COPYRIGHT POLICY

 

a. Introduction

At the Asia-Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (APJMBB), we are committed to protecting the intellectual property rights of authors and ensuring that published works are properly attributed and accessible. This copyright policy outlines the rights and responsibilities of authors, the journal, and third parties.

 

b. Copyright Ownership

Author Rights: Authors retain the copyright of their work. However, by submitting a manuscript to APJMBB, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and promote the work in any format or medium.
Journal Rights: APJMBB reserves the right to reproduce, distribute, and display the work in all media forms, and to use the work for promotional purposes.

 

c. Licensing

Open Access: APJMBB publishes articles under an open-access model, making the work freely available to the public. APJMBB publishes it work under the CC BY-NC 4.0 (Attribution-Non Commercial) license that allows others to remix, adapt, and build upon the work non-commercially, and although their new works must also acknowledge the author and be non-commercial, they don’t have to license their derivative works on the same terms.

 

d. Author Responsibilities

Originality: Authors must ensure that their work is original and does not infringe on the copyright or intellectual property rights of others.
Permissions: Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to use any third-party material (e.g., figures, tables, text) in their manuscripts and for providing evidence of such permissions to the journal.
Attribution: Authors must appropriately attribute all sources and provide proper citations for any previously published work included in their manuscript.

 

e. Third-Party Use

Educational and Research Use: Third parties may use articles published in APJMBB for educational and research purposes, provided proper attribution is given to the original authors and the journal.
Commercial Use: For any commercial use of published works, third parties must seek permission from the journal and the authors.

 

f. Copyright Infringement

Violation Reporting: Any suspected cases of copyright infringement should be reported to the editorial office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Actions: The journal will investigate reported infringements and take appropriate action, which may include issuing a retraction, correction, or pursuing legal remedies.

 

g. Publication Ethics

Ethical Standards: APJMBB adheres to the highest ethical standards in publication. Authors are expected to comply with all ethical guidelines and to disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

 

By adhering to these copyright guidelines, we aim to promote the dissemination of knowledge, while respecting and protecting the intellectual property rights of authors.