JSLR upholds rigorous editorial policies to protect research integrity and ensure reliable hepatology scholarship. We follow international publishing standards for ethics, transparency, and peer review.

• Compliance with human and animal research ethics
• Disclosure of conflicts of interest and funding sources
• Data integrity and reproducibility expectations
• Plagiarism screening and originality checks

JSLR uses single blind peer review. Reviewers evaluate methodology, data quality, and interpretability. Editors ensure feedback is constructive and aligned with journal scope.

• Corrections issued for factual or metadata errors
• Retractions for serious integrity concerns
• Editorial expressions of concern when needed
• Versioning for data or code updates

Authors should disclose AI assisted analysis or writing tools and describe how outputs were validated. Automated outputs must be checked for accuracy, bias, and reproducibility.

• Confirm compliance with COPE guidelines and ethical review standards.
• Disclose conflicts of interest and funding transparency requirements.
• State data sharing expectations and patient consent obligations.
• Outline authorship criteria and contributor role documentation.
• Specify plagiarism screening and similarity check procedures.
• Describe corrections, retractions, and expression of concern workflows.
• Clarify preprint and prior publication policies.
• Document peer review model and reviewer confidentiality expectations.
• Provide guidance on clinical trial registration requirements.
• Describe image integrity checks and manipulation policies.
• Specify requirements for data availability statements.
• Clarify policies on AI assisted writing or analysis disclosures.
• Outline appeal processes for editorial decisions.
• State expectations for reporting adverse events and safety data.
• Describe policies for patient privacy and de identification.
• Provide guidance on protocol deviations and amendments.
• Describe policy for data fabrication or falsification investigations.
• State requirements for clinical trial data sharing statements.
• Clarify image manipulation thresholds and acceptable adjustments.
• Provide policy for duplicate submissions or redundant publication.
• State policy on dual submission to other journals.
• Describe procedures for handling whistleblower reports.
• Clarify expectations for data availability on request.
• Outline responsibilities for corresponding author verification.
• Define policy on image duplication or manipulation screening.
• Describe corrections for metadata or authorship updates.
• Specify requirements for clinical trial registry updates.
• Clarify policy on data citation and repository acknowledgement.
• State policy for reviewer anonymity and confidentiality.
• Provide guidance on reporting of protocol deviations.
• Specify requirements for data availability statements in clinical trials.
• Clarify policy on post publication data corrections.
• Outline procedures for authorship disputes or changes.
• State policy on protocol registration for observational studies.
• Describe requirements for disclosure of sponsor involvement.
• Describe policy for corrections to clinical trial registry information post publication.

JSLR is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in hepatology and spleen research. We emphasize reproducible clinical methods, clear reporting of diagnostic criteria, and ethical compliance across all article types.

The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].

We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal research.