Mogito Open Access Journals of Genetics & Genomic Research (MJGGR) Editorial Policy

Editorial Policy – Mogito Open Access Journal of Genetics & Genomic Research (MJGGR)

At the Mogito Open Access Journal of Genetics & Genomic Research (MJGGR), we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of editorial integrity, scientific quality, and ethical transparency in the publication of research. Our editorial policies are designed to promote rigorous peer review, inclusive authorship, responsible conduct of research, and equitable access to knowledge in the fields of genetics and genomics.

1. Editorial Independence

The editorial decisions at MJGGR are made independently of external influences, including funding sources, sponsors, or institutional affiliations. The Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board are fully responsible for the content published in the journal and act according to the journal’s mission, scientific merit, and ethical standards.

2. Peer Review Policy

MJGGR adheres to a double-blind peer review process, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. All submissions undergo:

Initial screening by the editorial team for scope and quality
Assignment to two or more qualified independent reviewers
Critical evaluation based on scientific rigor, originality, relevance, and clarity
Editorial decision (accept, revise, or reject) based on reviewers' feedback and editorial discretion

Review turnaround time: Typically 2–4 weeks
Appeals: Authors may appeal editorial decisions with a written justification to the editorial office.

3. Manuscript Selection Criteria

Manuscripts are selected for publication based on:

Scientific novelty and significance
Methodological rigor and clarity
Ethical compliance and transparency
Relevance to the field of genetics and genomics
Contribution to global scientific knowledge

MJGGR encourages both hypothesis-driven and discovery-based research and welcomes interdisciplinary studies that bridge genetics with other life sciences and data science.

4. Editorial Board Responsibilities

Editorial Board Members are selected based on their scientific expertise, publication record, and commitment to the journal’s mission. Their responsibilities include:

Overseeing the peer review process
Ensuring editorial objectivity and confidentiality
Recommending special issues or emerging topics
Promoting the journal within their professional networks
Upholding the journal’s code of ethics and quality standards

5. Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting to MJGGR must:

Submit original, unpublished work not under consideration elsewhere
Accurately represent data and methods used in the research
Provide proper citations and credit to prior work
Disclose all conflicts of interest and funding sources
Ensure all listed authors have approved the final manuscript
Comply with ethical standards for human and animal research
Deposit genomic data in appropriate public databases (e.g., GenBank, GEO, ENA) when applicable

6. Ethics and Misconduct

MJGGR follows the ethical guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal does not tolerate:

Plagiarism
Data fabrication or falsification
Redundant publication
Undisclosed conflicts of interest
Ghost authorship or guest authorship

All allegations of misconduct will be investigated thoroughly and may result in retraction, correction, or reporting to the author’s institution.

7. Open Access and Copyright

MJGGR operates under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Authors retain copyright of their published work.

8. Data Availability and Reproducibility

Authors are encouraged to make data, software, and protocols openly available whenever possible to support reproducibility and transparency. Genomic datasets should be deposited in internationally recognized repositories with accession numbers provided in the manuscript.

9. Corrections, Retractions, and Editorial Notes

MJGGR maintains a transparent corrections policy. The journal may issue:

Corrigenda for author errors
Errata for publisher errors
Retractions in cases of proven scientific misconduct
Editorial Expressions of Concern when validity is under question pending investigation

All corrections are clearly labeled and linked to the original article.

10. Diversity and Inclusion

MJGGR is committed to fostering diversity in authorship, peer review, and editorial representation. We strive to ensure inclusive participation across gender, geography, career stage, and research background.

Contact the Editorial Office

For questions or concerns regarding editorial policy, please contact:

editors_mjggr@mogitojournals.org
Visit our full policy hub and submission portal at www.mogitojournals.org/mjggr

MJGGR is dedicated to advancing scientific excellence, global collaboration, and open knowledge in the genetics and genomics community.

Call for Editors

At the Mogito Open Access Journal of Genetics & Genomic Research (MJGGR), we are proud to collaborate with a distinguished team of geneticists, molecular biologists, and genomic researchers from across the globe. Our Editorial Board Members bring deep expertise across the full spectrum of genetic and genomic sciences — including gene expression, genome editing, epigenetics, population genetics, functional genomics, and translational applications in medicine and agriculture.

Together, they uphold the highest standards of peer review, scientific rigor, and ethical publishing, ensuring that MJGGR serves as a trusted platform for advancing genetic research, innovation, and discovery worldwide.

Join Our Editorial Team

We are currently expanding our Editorial Board and warmly invite qualified professionals in genetics, genomics, and related fields to apply. If you are passionate about open science, genomic advancement, and equitable access to knowledge, we encourage you to become part of our editorial mission.

Interested applicants should send a brief statement of interest and CV to:
editors_mjggr@mogitojournals.org

Learn more

Dr. Eleanor V. Hastings

Editor in Chief

Professor of Genomic Medicine & Translational Genetics

About Mogito Open Access Journals

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