Edutorial Policies
Editorial Policies
Authorship
Authorship must be based on substantial scholarly contribution, including conception, design, data acquisition, analysis, drafting, or critical revision.
Acknowledgements
Individuals or organizations contributing to the work but not meeting authorship criteria must be acknowledged.
Corresponding Author
The corresponding author ensures that all authors approve the submission and that all data, figures, materials, and code comply with transparency and reproducibility standards.
Changes in Authorship
Changes in authorship require completion of the FMRJ Change of Authorship Form, submitted by the corresponding author.
Manuscript Submission
Manuscripts must follow FMRJ Author Guidelines, and all authors must approve the submission.
Conflict of Interest
Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
Confidentiality
Submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential.
Misconduct
Any form of misconduct—including plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or ethical violations—will be investigated according to FMRJ procedures.
Corrections and Retractions
Corrections and retractions follow FMRJ retraction guidelines.