EDITORIAL POLICIES
Author/s of manuscripts for submission must submit a signed document certifying that:
• The article is an original research work conducted by the authors within the last five years.
• The article has not been previously published as a full paper or as an abstract in any scientific publication – journal, book, magazine, etc.
• The article is not being considered for publication in any scientific publication – journal, book, magazine, etc.
• The article has not been presented as an oral presentation or poster presentation in any scientific meeting, seminar or convention with proceedings.
• All authors have seen and approved the content of the article.
• Only those personnel who have contributed substantially to the article are included as authors.
These include those who participated in the conception, design or analysis and interpretation of data, drafting and final approval of the manuscript to be published.
• The research was carried out in accordance with applicable institutional, local and national guidelines on animal care and use as well as relevant animal welfare and ethical guidelines.
• If accepted, the authors will bestow upon the PJVM the exclusive right to publish the article.
Manuscript are treated as confidential and will be subjected to initial screening by the Editorial Staff before being sent for critical review by qualified reviewers. The review process is double blind. Receipt of manuscripts will be acknowledged immediately. The corresponding author will be promptly notified of the editor’s decision to accept, reject or request revision of manuscripts. A paper cannot be withdrawn once it has been accepted for publication. Decision on all editorial matters is final.
Rejected manuscripts will not be returned to the authors.
For details on submission, prospective authors should consult the Guidelines for Authors and the latest issue of the journal.
Ethical standards and intellectual honesty
The observance of a high degree of ethical standards on professionalism, intellectual honesty and confidentiality of scientific information among
the PJVM editorial staff, contributors, and reviewers is of paramount importance. The PJVM advocates this primary objective as the foundation of its core values.
Intellectual honesty means moral integrity grounded on factual truth in all aspects of research from conceptualization to publication and excludes any conceived biases. It is the primary ingredient that allows scientific inquiry and process to advance.
The author/s who use/s any artwork, drawing or illustration, photograph, etc. in the publication other than his own should acknowledge the rightful owner of the intellectual property. On the other hand, the PJVM considers plagiarism, fabrication or falsification of data or any form of research/
scientific misconduct as serious offenses. Any article of this nature is not allowed and will not be considered for publication.
Editorial independence
The PJVM grants the Editor-in-chief full authority over the editorial content and selection of the articles to be published. All papers included in the PJVM are solely based on the research findings, analyses, and opinions of the authors and do not necessarily convey the official policy of the PJVM, unless stated.
Furthermore, the Editor-in-chief reserves the right to refuse an article, or take any action that may be necessary to protect the scientific integrity of the PJVM.
Conflict of interest
All authors must disclose any relevant financial grant, assistance and personal relationships that may be construed as a favor given to the grantor or donor. Hence, all relevant
financial aid, assistance, interests and affiliations must be included in the Acknowledgment section.
Dispute in authorship
The PJVM is not the proper venue for lodging a complaint regarding authorship. The editors of the PJVM will not resolve or intervene in disputes among authors. The PJVM does not qualify authorship requirements. It is incumbent upon the university or institution to establish the criteria for authorship.
Animal welfare
In veterinary research, ethical standards refer to humane treatment of animals as experimental
subjects by minimizing the harms and risks involved. All research methods that require induction of a disease, drug administration,
surgical procedures, and clinical trials must comply with government laws and regulations.
All manuscripts submitted to the PJVM should have been approved by the country’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee or equivalent institution. Appropriate animal welfare laws and animal ethical guidelines of the country should have been observed on the conduct of studies on animals.
