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21st Century Pathology

Editor Guidelines

Editorial decision: The corresponding handling editor/editor-in-chief decides on the final choice of acceptance or rejection based on the reviewers' recommendations and report at the end of the review process. If an editor and an author have a conflict of interest between them, the editor will be excluded from the review and decision-making processes.

Fundamental errors in published works: When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in his or her own published work, it is the author's duty to notify the journal editor or publisher as soon as possible and to work with the editor to retract or rectify the paper.

Reporting standards: The original research should be reported by the authors with an accurate account of the work done as well as an objective discussion of its importance.

Hazards and human or animal subjects: Declarations of compliance are required if the work involves the use of chemicals, procedures, or equipment that have unusual hazards inherent in their use, or if animal or human subjects are used.

Use of patient images or case details: Ethics committee approval and informed consent are required for studies involving patients or volunteers, and this must be documented in the paper.

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