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Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

This statement defines the ethical standards governing all parties involved in publishing with our international medical journal — authors, editors, peer reviewers, and the publisher — in line with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), ICMJE, WAME, and DOAJ recommendations.

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Last updated: 2026-06-15 · COPE-aligned

1. Introduction

Our commitment to ethical scholarly publishing in alignment with internationally recognized standards.

2. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors guarantee originality, integrity, and full disclosure of all relevant information.

3. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors uphold fairness, confidentiality, and academic merit in every decision.

4. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers safeguard the integrity of peer review through objectivity and confidentiality.

5. Research Integrity

Strict prohibition of fabrication, falsification, and manipulation of data or images.

6. Plagiarism Policy

All submissions are screened with plagiarism detection software; significant overlap leads to rejection.

7. Conflict of Interest Policy

Full disclosure of financial, institutional, and personal interests is required.

8. Corrections, Retractions and Expressions of Concern

Post-publication issues are handled transparently in accordance with COPE flowcharts.

9. Open Access Policy

All articles are openly accessible under the Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 License.

10. Archiving Policy

Long-term digital preservation ensures permanent accessibility of the scholarly record.

11. Complaints and Appeals

Authors and readers may appeal editorial decisions or raise ethical concerns through a formal process.

12. Publisher Responsibilities

The publisher safeguards editorial independence and supports the integrity of the scholarly record.

Contact

For ethical concerns, complaints, or appeals, please contact the editorial office. All correspondence is treated confidentially and handled in accordance with COPE guidelines.

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