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Ethical Principles Governing Pubrica
At Pubrica, ethical practices are the cornerstone of our operations, spanning both our business and research domains. We steadfastly uphold ethical standards, safeguarding personal and professional integrity in all our services. Through stringent policies against unethical conduct, we are fervently committed to educating and championing ethical norms in research.
PUBRICA does not submit papers or assert authorship on behalf of clients. Transparency regarding authorship is crucial. Services that conceal their involvement in writing or rewriting papers are deemed unethical and could jeopardize the paper’s credibility and your reputation. PUBRICA’s editors, focusing solely on language editing, do not qualify for authorship status as outlined by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). However, acknowledging PUBRICA’s editing assistance in the acknowledgments section of your paper is encouraged.
Language Editing
| PUBRICA will | PUBRICA will not |
|---|---|
| Conducting comprehensive language editing encompassing grammar, spelling, phrasing, diction, and articles. | Edit or revise any section of the paper. |
| Identifying inconsistencies and providing specialized expertise in the relevant field. | Undertake content review, address plagiarism, or interpret data. |
| Offering recommendations for unclear sentences/grammar and adjusting spacing. | Manipulate the paper’s structure or word count, or engage in journal-specific copy editing. |
Translation Services
| PUBRICA will | PUBRICA will not |
|---|---|
| Preserve the intended meaning of the author. | Write or contribute content to the paper. |
| Review field-specific terminology for accuracy and clarity. | Undertake content review, address plagiarism, or interpret data. |
| Ensure overall coherence while emphasizing grammar and phrasing. | Restructure the paper or manipulate word count. |
| Address unclear sentences or terms. | Assert authorship or submit papers on behalf of clients; accept manuscripts in draft form; implement journal-specific copy editing. |
Figures and Illustration Services
| PUBRICA will | PUBRICA will not |
|---|---|
| Align figures with journal guidelines by adjusting file types, resolution, color space, font, scale, line weights, and layout. | Modify brightness, contrast, or color balance of images. |
| Collaborate with authors to craft original artwork or animations based on paper data or models. | Crop images, convert primary data into vector form, or increase picture resolution. |
Formatting
| PUBRICA will | PUBRICA will not |
|---|---|
| Format manuscript layout, citations, and references in line with journal guidelines. | Add missing references or citations. |
| Rearrange citations and references as necessary. | Format ambiguous references. |
| Rectify inaccuracies in references based on published databases. | Complete documents such as authorship or conflict of interest forms. |
| Identify uncited references or missing citations within the text. |
Data Analyses
| PUBRICA will | PUBRICA will not |
|---|---|
| Analyse data based on the agreed Statistical Analyses Plan (SAP). | No additional analyses beyond the SAP agreement. |
| Formatting the tables and figures as per the manuscript guidelines. | Format ambiguous references. |
| Rectify inaccuracies in references based on published databases. | Complete documents such as authorship or conflict of interest forms. |
| Identify uncited references or missing citations within the text. |
Data Extraction
| PUBRICA will | PUBRICA will not |
|---|---|
| Tailor data extraction according to the agreed tables and variables, aligned with the specific objectives and outcomes of your project. | Extract data outside the agreed-upon tables and variables, which could lead to scope creep and data irrelevancy. |
| Comply with the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH E9) guidelines. | Deviate from established guidelines and standards, particularly ICH E9. |
| Collaborate with authors to align the project’s objectives with the appropriate statistical tests, ensuring the data’s relevance and accuracy. | Operate in isolation without input or collaboration from the authors. |
| Assist in filling out essential documents, such as authorship declarations and conflict of interest forms, to maintain transparency and ethical standards. |
Data Collection
| PUBRICA will | PUBRICA will not |
|---|---|
| Conduct data collection strictly in accordance with the agreed-upon questionnaire, performance table, and variables. | Collect data that is not in accordance with the pre-agreed questionnaire, performance table, or variables. |
| Efficiently accommodate any additional objectives that may arise during the project, along with their corresponding variables. | Compromise ethical standards in any data collection practice. |
| Conduct a pilot study to refine survey methodology, in line with ethical clearance and best practices, where the project involves surveys. | Make unilateral decisions without the involvement and collaboration of the authors. |
| Adhere to all ethical standards and guidelines, ensuring the data collection process is conducted with integrity and respect for participants. | |
| Work closely with authors to ensure that data collection methods align with the project’s objectives and the chosen statistical tests. | |
| Help complete necessary documents like authorship declarations or conflict of interest forms, to maintain transparency and ethical compliance. |