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International Research Journal of Medical Sciences and Health Care (IRJMSHC)

The International Research Journal of Medical Sciences and Health Care (IRJMSHC) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, editorial integrity, transparency, and scholarly publishing practices. The journal follows internationally recognized guidelines and ethical principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing.

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made independently by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board. The publisher does not interfere with editorial decisions, peer review outcomes, or acceptance and rejection decisions. Editorial decisions are based solely on scientific merit, originality, relevance, ethical compliance, and the quality of the submitted work.

Peer Review Policy

IRJMSHC operates a Double-Blind Peer Review process.

  • Authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other.
  • Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts.
  • Editors evaluate reviewer comments before making a final decision.
  • Possible decisions include:
    • Accept
    • Minor Revision
    • Major Revision
    • Reject

All manuscripts are assessed for originality, scientific validity, methodological quality, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal's scope.

Publication Ethics

The journal adheres to the COPE Core Practices and maintains strict ethical standards throughout the publication process. Authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers are expected to uphold the highest standards of research integrity.

Plagiarism Policy

  • All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software.
  • Manuscripts containing plagiarism, duplicate publication, or excessive text overlap may be rejected immediately.
  • Self-plagiarism and redundant publication are also considered unethical.
  • Confirmed cases of plagiarism may result in rejection, retraction, or notification to the author's institution.

Authorship Criteria

Authorship should be based on substantial contributions to:

  • Study conception and design
  • Data acquisition, analysis, or interpretation
  • Drafting or revising the manuscript
  • Approval of the final version

All authors must approve the submitted manuscript and agree to be accountable for its content.

Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, institutional, professional, or personal relationships that may influence their work or editorial decisions.

Any potential conflict of interest must be declared during submission.

Human and Animal Research Ethics

For studies involving human participants:

  • Approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee is required.
  • Informed consent must be obtained from all participants.
  • Patient confidentiality and privacy must be protected.

For studies involving animals:

  • Approval from an appropriate Animal Ethics Committee must be obtained.
  • Research must comply with internationally accepted animal welfare standards.

Clinical Trial Registration

Clinical trials must be registered in a publicly accessible clinical trial registry before participant enrollment.

The registration number and registry name must be included in the manuscript.

Data Availability and Research Transparency

Authors are encouraged to make research data available whenever possible.

Manuscripts should include:

  • Funding Statement
  • Conflict of Interest Statement
  • Data Availability Statement
  • Author Contributions Statement

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

Artificial Intelligence tools may be used for language editing and manuscript preparation support. However:

  • AI tools cannot be listed as authors.
  • Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the submitted work.
  • Any significant use of AI tools must be disclosed in the manuscript.

Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern

The journal maintains the integrity of the scholarly record.

Corrections may be issued when errors do not invalidate the findings.

Retractions may be issued in cases involving:

  • Research misconduct
  • Fabricated or falsified data
  • Plagiarism
  • Ethical violations
  • Duplicate publication

Expressions of concern may be published while investigations are ongoing.

Confidentiality

Editors and reviewers must treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential documents.

Information obtained through peer review must not be shared or used for personal advantage.

Appeals and Complaints

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a written explanation to the Editor-in-Chief.

All appeals and complaints will be reviewed fairly and independently in accordance with publication ethics guidelines.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work.

Published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction provided the original work is properly cited.

Archiving Policy

The journal ensures long-term preservation and accessibility of published content through digital archiving systems and repository services.

Publication Frequency

IRJMSHC publishes articles continuously within scheduled issues to ensure timely dissemination of scientific research.