Data Policies

At theauthorx, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of data integrity, confidentiality, and transparency in all aspects of our content editing services for life science research.

Data Confidentiality and Privacy

All client manuscripts, data, and associated materials submitted to theauthorx are treated with strict confidentiality. We ensure that author identities, contact information, unpublished data, and research findings are not disclosed to unauthorized third parties. Access to confidential information is limited to editors and staff directly involved in the editing process, and all team members are bound by confidentiality agreements. Reviewer comments and editorial decisions are also kept confidential and shared only with the respective authors as needed.

Data Access, Retention, and Sharing

We recognize the importance of data accessibility and reproducibility in scientific research. Clients may be asked to provide raw data or supplementary materials to facilitate comprehensive editing and quality assurance. Such data will be securely stored and, unless otherwise requested, retained for at least ten years to ensure accessibility for future reference or verification, provided that participant confidentiality and proprietary rights are protected. We encourage clients to deposit large datasets or supplementary files in reputable public repositories, and we will assist in preparing data for such submissions when required.

Integrity and Handling of Scientific Data

Our editors are trained to maintain the integrity of all scientific data and images included in manuscripts. We require that all figures and datasets accurately reflect the original results, with minimal processing and clear demarcation of any image modifications. Clients are expected to retain unprocessed data and metadata files, and any image processing must be transparently described to conform to community standards. We do not support the use of manipulative editing tools that could misrepresent research findings.

Ethical Use and Originality

theauthorx strictly adheres to ethical publishing standards. All submitted content must be original, and any use of third-party data, images, or text must be properly cited and authorized. We routinely check for plagiarism and ensure that all sources are appropriately acknowledged, in line with best practices in academic publishing. If manuscripts include identifiable human data or images, clients must provide documented consent for publication, and all permissions must be clearly stated in the manuscript.

Data Management Support

Our service includes guidance on organizing, formatting, and managing complex datasets to ensure clarity and reproducibility. We help clients prepare data for publication, including the creation of data dictionaries, supplementary files, and detailed methodological descriptions as required by leading journals and repositories.

By adhering to these data policies, theauthorx aims to foster trust, support scientific rigor, and contribute to the advancement of life science research through responsible data stewardship.