ETHICS POLICY

Editorial Ethics and Misconduct Statement
Transdisciplinary Health: Research and Practice is fully committed to upholding the highest ethical standards throughout the editorial process. The journal adheres to the principles and guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) to ensure transparency and integrity in manuscript preparation, peer review, and publication. The following outlines the core ethical principles. Authors and readers are encouraged to consult the official COPE and ICMJE documentation for detailed guidance.

Editorial Board Responsibilities

Impartial evaluation and editorial independence
Manuscripts are reviewed solely on their academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to the field of health. Author characteristics such as nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or institutional affiliation are not considered in editorial decisions. All decisions are made independently and are the sole responsibility of the Editor-in-Chief, free from external influence.

Confidential handling of submissions
All submitted materials are treated with strict confidentiality. Only the corresponding author, peer reviewers, and necessary editorial staff have access to the manuscript during the review process.

Conflict of interest and responsible disclosure
Unpublished content may not be used for personal or financial gain without written permission from the authors. Editors with potential conflicts of interest—whether related to authors, institutions, or funding sources—must recuse themselves and delegate the review to another editorial team member.

Research Ethics in Health Studies

Compliance with ethical standards
All research must comply with ethical guidelines applicable to the country or region where the study was conducted. Authors are responsible for securing ethical approval before starting their research.

Privacy and consent
If the manuscript includes images or personal data from participants, privacy and confidentiality must be protected. The journal follows ICMJE recommendations on manuscript preparation and publication.

Studies Involving Humans or Animals

Research involving human or animal subjects must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki and any relevant national or institutional guidelines.
Authors must:

  • Obtain and declare informed consent from all participants.

  • Receive approval from a recognized ethics committee.

  • Register clinical trials in a public database (e.g., ClinicalTrials.gov).

  • Disclose funding sources and their roles in the research process.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Authors are required to declare any financial or personal relationships that may influence their research.
If no conflicts exist, the manuscript must include the following statement:
"Conflicts of interest: none."

If a conflict is present, it must be reported clearly in the designated section using the ICMJE disclosure form, ensuring consistency with the content of the manuscript.
For further guidance, consult Section II-B-2 of the ICMJE Recommendations.

Funding Disclosure

Authors must specify any organizations that provided financial support for the research or manuscript, including their role in study design, data collection, analysis, writing, and publication decision.
If the research received no funding, this should be clearly stated.