Publication Ethics
1. General Principles
The Innovative Journal of Medical and Healthcare Research is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and transparency in its publishing process. We adhere to ethical principles that ensure the quality and reliability of published research.
2. Authorship and Contributions
- Authorship Criteria: Authors must meet the criteria for authorship, including significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study.
- Acknowledgment of Contributions: All contributors who do not meet the authorship criteria should be acknowledged in the paper.
- Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence their work.
3. Peer Review Process
- Objective Review: All submissions will undergo a rigorous and fair peer-review process to ensure the integrity and quality of the research.
- Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential and refrain from discussing them with others.
4. Plagiarism and Research Misconduct
- Plagiarism: The journal employs tools to detect plagiarism. Any work found to be plagiarized will be rejected.
- Fabrication and Falsification: Submissions that involve fabricated or falsified data will be rejected and reported to appropriate authorities.
5. Publication and Research Ethics
- Compliance with Ethical Standards: Research involving human subjects must comply with ethical standards and must have received approval from relevant institutional review boards.
- Retractions and Corrections: If errors or issues are discovered post-publication, we will take appropriate actions, including corrections or retractions as necessary.
6. Responsibilities of Editors
- Fairness and Integrity: Editors must ensure that decisions on manuscripts are made impartially and based on the content's academic merit.
- Handling of Conflicts of Interest: Editors must avoid situations where their personal interests conflict with the interests of the journal.
7. Responsibilities of Reviewers
- Timeliness and Objectivity: Reviewers are expected to provide timely and objective feedback and to declare any conflicts of interest.
8. Responsibilities of Authors
- Data Availability: Authors should be prepared to provide data and materials related to their studies for verification and replication purposes.
- Withdrawal of Manuscripts: Authors wishing to withdraw their submissions must do so before the peer review process is complete.
9. Open Access and Licensing
- Open Access Policy: The journal adheres to an open access policy, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to the public, promoting the exchange of knowledge.
10. Compliance with Regulations
The journal follows all relevant laws and regulations concerning publication ethics and intellectual property.
11. Adherence to COPE Guidelines
The Innovative Journal of Medical and Healthcare Research is committed to upholding the principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We adhere to COPE’s guidelines to ensure integrity in our publishing process, address ethical issues promptly, and maintain transparency in all aspects of manuscript submission and review.