Ethics and Policies

Ethics and Policies

In the pursuit of maintaining ethical standards and ensuring adherence to policies, the Journal of Medical Health Research and Psychiatry upholds the following guidelines:

Ethical Guidelines:

  • Integrity and Objectivity: Authors are expected to present accurate and verifiable data, ensuring transparency in reporting methods and results.
  • Informed Consent: Authors must declare that appropriate informed consent has been obtained from subjects/participants involved in the study.
  • Plagiarism: Any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited. Authors should acknowledge all sources appropriately.
  • Conflict of Interest: Authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation of the research findings.

Submission Policies:

  • Originality: Submissions should be original work that has not been published in any other website.
  • Formatting: Manuscripts should adhere to the journal's formatting guidelines and citation style.
  • Authorship: Authorship should be limited to those who have made significant contributions to the research.
  • Peer Review: All submissions undergo a rigorous peer-review process to maintain the quality and integrity of published articles.

Publication Policies:

  • Open Access: The journal may follow an open-access publishing model to ensure widespread dissemination of research findings.
  • Copyright: Authors retain copyright of their work, with proper attribution to the journal upon publication.
  • Retractions: In cases of errors or misconduct, the journal reserves the right to issue retractions or corrections.
  • Data Sharing: Authors may be encouraged to share their data to promote transparency and reproducibility.

Editorial Policies:

  • Editorial Independence: Editors make decisions based on the quality and relevance of the research, free from external influence.
  • Peer Review Process: Reviews are conducted objectively and constructively to provide feedback for authors.
  • Confidentiality: Editors and reviewers are expected to maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

The Journal of Medical Health Research and Psychiatry is committed to upholding ethical standards, promoting transparency, and fostering high-quality research in the field of medical health and psychiatry. Authors, reviewers, and editors are encouraged to adhere to these policies to ensure scholarly integrity and advancement in the discipline.