At Prime Peer, we uphold the highest standards of publication ethics and are committed to ensuring the integrity, quality, and transparency of the research we publish. We enforce a rigorous double-blind peer review process and adhere to strict ethical policies in line with international guidelines, including those of COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics).
We take all allegations of misconduct seriously. When ethical concerns arise, Prime Peer is committed to investigating thoroughly and taking the necessary corrective actions to maintain the trust of the academic community and protect the welfare of research participants.
All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening followed by double-blind peer review to ensure scholarly merit and adherence to ethical and academic standards. Reviewers remain anonymous to maintain objectivity. Manuscripts may also be assessed by external experts in cases involving:
Such decisions may involve specialized reviewers, additional editors, or editorial board consultations.
Prime Peer maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and image manipulation. Submissions are screened using iThenticate plagiarism detection software.
If detected:
Manipulation includes:
Unethical image handling may result in rejection or retraction.
All data must be original, verifiable, and accurately presented. Unacceptable practices include:
Prime Peer only considers original work. Manuscripts must not be under review elsewhere and should not be published in any language. Exceptions:
Authors must disclose overlap with any prior publication and ensure that any reused content is cited appropriately. Redundant publication (e.g., “salami slicing”) or dual submission may lead to sanctions or retraction.
Citations must be relevant and justified. Inappropriate practices such as:
…are unethical and may result in rejection or other disciplinary actions.
Fabricated or falsified content—including text, data, or visuals—is grounds for manuscript rejection, sanctions against the authors, and possible retraction of published work.
Prime Peer follows the ICMJE authorship criteria. Authors must:
Changes to authorship post-submission require written consent from all listed authors. Contributors not meeting authorship criteria should be listed in Acknowledgments with their permission.
All content in Prime Peer journals is published under Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license:
For exceptional licensing needs (e.g., funder requirements), authors must notify the editorial office during submission.
Permission must be obtained for:
Translated works may be accepted under these conditions:
Unapproved or incomplete translations will be rejected.
COIs may arise at any stage of the research or publication process. All potential conflicts must be disclosed—financial, personal, institutional, or ideological.
Authors must provide a Conflict-of-Interest Statement (e.g., “The authors declare no conflicts of interest.”). Funding sources and third-party involvement must also be disclosed.
Editors and reviewers must recuse themselves if:
Failure to disclose COIs may lead to rejection or retraction.
Corrections and retractions are handled transparently and follow COPE guidelines.
Prime Peer is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical publishing. By submitting to our journals, authors agree to adhere to these principles. We believe that ethical research is the foundation of scientific progress and welcome the collaboration of researchers who share this vision.
