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Six Ethical Red Flags That Can Lead to Rejection
Even the strongest studies can face rejection if ethical principles are overlooked.
This free guide from Canadian Medical Publishing (CMP) explains the six most common ethical red flags that cause journal editors to reject manuscripts and how you can avoid them.
What’s Inside the Guide?
What editors look for in ethics and consent statements
How to prevent duplicate submissions and authorship conflicts
Why selective data reporting and poor disclosure can damage credibility
What counts as acceptable image editing and what does not
Who This Guide Is For
This free guide is designed for:
Researchers and clinicians preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
Graduate students and early-career authors learning about ethical publishing
Research coordinators and academic mentors guiding teams through journal submission
Editors and reviewers who want to promote transparency and research integrity
Whether you are submitting your first paper or managing multi-author collaborations, this guide helps you recognize and prevent the ethical red flags that often lead to rejection.
Why Canadian Medical Publishing (CMP)?
At Canadian Medical Publishing, we bring together expertise in medical writing, research design, and publication ethics to help authors publish with confidence. Our approach is built on precision, transparency, and international standards of scientific communication.
What makes CMP different:
Deep understanding of journal requirements and editorial expectations
Expertise in ICMJE, COPE, and major reporting standards
Proven success helping authors improve writing quality, compliance, and impact
Personalized support for individual researchers, academic teams, and journals worldwide
CMP is where medical research meets clarity, integrity, and impact.