Editorial Policies

The Brazilian Journal of Health Aromatherapy and Essential Oil (BJHAEO) is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical practice in scientific publishing. The journal adopts internationally recognized editorial principles and follows the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

These editorial policies are designed to ensure that all submitted manuscripts are evaluated fairly, independently, and rigorously, with clear standards for authorship, peer review, ethical compliance, and scientific integrity. BJHAEO places strong emphasis on methodological quality, transparency of data, and ethical responsibility in research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data.

The journal maintains robust procedures for peer review, editorial decision-making, and the management of ethical issues, including conflicts of interest, plagiarism, corrections, and retractions.

Editorial Policy Sections

Detailed information regarding BJHAEO’s editorial standards and procedures is available in the following sections:

Peer Review Policy
BJHAEO applies a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure impartial, objective, and high-quality evaluation of all manuscripts.

Authorship Criteria
Clear criteria define authorship eligibility, contributorship, and acknowledgment, in accordance with international ethical standards.

Ethics in Publishing
BJHAEO requires compliance with ethical principles in research involving humans and animals, including approval by appropriate ethics committees when applicable.

Conflict of Interest
All authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose potential conflicts of interest that could influence the evaluation or interpretation of research findings.

Plagiarism and Research Misconduct
The journal has zero tolerance for plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or other forms of research misconduct.

Corrections and Retractions
BJHAEO follows transparent procedures for issuing corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions when errors or ethical issues are identified.

Open Access and Licensing
All published content is openly accessible immediately upon publication, in accordance with the journal’s open access policy.

Archiving Policy
The journal ensures long-term digital preservation and accessibility of published content through appropriate archiving systems.

Commitment to Editorial Integrity

BJHAEO is dedicated to promoting responsible research, ethical publishing practices, and the dissemination of reliable scientific knowledge in health sciences. The journal continuously reviews and updates its editorial policies to align with evolving international standards and best practices in scholarly publishing.

Contact Information

For questions regarding editorial policies or publication procedures, please contact:

Brazilian Journal of Health Aromatherapy and Essential Oil (BJHAEO)
Email: bjharomatherapyessentialoil@gmail.com