Publication Ethics
1. Ethical Oversight:
The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics. All articles undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure integrity, quality, and novelty. The editorial board is responsible for making final decisions on the publication of articles based on the reviewers’ feedback and the journal’s policies.
2. Authorship and Contribution:
Authorship should accurately reflect individuals’ contributions to the work. All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the research and manuscript preparation. Any changes in authorship should be agreed upon by all authors and communicated to the editorial office.
3. Conflict of Interest:
Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its interpretation. This includes financial, personal, or professional affiliations that could bias their work.
4. Plagiarism and Misconduct:
The journal has a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification. All submissions are checked for originality using plagiarism detection software. Authors must ensure their work is original and properly cite any sources or ideas from other works.
5. Data and Reproducibility:
Authors should provide clear and accurate data and methodologies to allow replication of experiments. If requested, authors should provide access to raw data to validate the findings.
6. Peer Review Process:
The journal employs a double-blind peer review process to maintain objectivity. Reviewers are expected to provide constructive feedback and disclose any potential conflicts of interest. They should also respect the confidentiality of the manuscripts they review.
7. Publication Decisions:
The editorial board bases its decisions on the manuscript’s relevance, originality, clarity, and validity. Decisions are also guided by legal requirements regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism.
8. Retractions and Corrections:
If significant errors or ethical issues are discovered after publication, the journal will take appropriate action, including retractions or corrections. Authors are expected to cooperate in the investigation of any ethical concerns.
9. Confidentiality:
The journal ensures the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts. Information about submitted manuscripts is not disclosed to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, and the editorial board.
10. Reporting Standards:
Authors must present their results accurately and honestly. Research articles should provide an accurate account of the work performed and an objective discussion of its significance. Review articles should be comprehensive and balanced, citing relevant literature.
By adhering to these ethical guidelines, Medico Health: Future Vision of Medical Science aims to uphold the integrity and quality of the research it publishes, fostering trust within the scientific community and the public.
Statement of Publication Ethics for Medico Health: Future Vision of Medical Science
1. Authorship
1.1. References and Financial Aids
Authors must properly cite all sources used in their manuscripts according to appropriate citation styles. Any copyrighted materials, such as images, tables, and figures, should be used with permission from the copyright holders, and sources must be acknowledged. Financial support received for the research should be disclosed and acknowledged.
1.2. Plagiarism
Authors are required to submit original work. Any manuscript containing fabricated or plagiarized data will be rejected. Authors must not submit previously published work. The journal adheres to the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
1.3. Dual Submission
Authors must confirm that their manuscript has not been submitted or published elsewhere. Manuscripts that are found to be submitted or published elsewhere will not be considered for review.
2. For Authors/Contributors
2.1. Peer-Review
Medico Health follows a double-blind peer review process. Authors must adhere to the journal’s editorial policies throughout the peer review. Manuscripts are initially reviewed by the Chief Editor and then sent to peer reviewers for evaluation. Reviewers’ identities are kept confidential. External reviewers may be consulted based on the subject matter.
2.2. Changes or Modifications to Manuscripts
Authors should make necessary revisions to their manuscripts as per the editor’s and reviewers’ suggestions. If authors have objections to the peer-review process, they may contact the Chief Editor with their concerns. Manuscripts can be requested for revisions at any stage of the review process.
2.3. Originality
Authors must ensure that their work is original and accurately represented. Proper citation and acknowledgment of data sources are mandatory.
2.4. Citation and References
Authors must include citations and references according to the journal’s specified style. Proper acknowledgment of sources is required in the text and reference list.
2.5. Corrections or Changes
If authors need to make corrections to their published papers, they should contact the Chief Editor, who will facilitate the correction process.
3. Reviewers’ Responsibilities
3.1. Objective Evaluation
Reviewers are responsible for providing an objective evaluation of manuscripts and assisting in improving the quality of published papers. Reviews should be conducted within the editorial timeline.
3.2. Conflicts of Interest
Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to the research, authors, or funding sources. If a conflict of interest is identified, the reviewer should return the manuscript without review and inform the Chief Editor.
3.3. Unethical Behavior
Reviewers should identify and report any unethical behavior, such as plagiarism, fraudulent data, dual publication, and improper citation. Suggestions regarding unethical behavior should be communicated to the authors and the Chief Editor.
3.4. Confidentiality
Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of information provided by authors or editors. Manuscripts are the property of the authors until a copyright agreement is signed.
4. Editorial Responsibilities
4.1. Decision to Accept or Reject a Manuscript
Editors make decisions based on the manuscript’s importance, originality, clarity, ethical compliance, and relevance. Manuscripts should be processed in a timely manner.
4.2. Double-Blind Peer Review Process
Editors and the processing team receive manuscripts first. Reviewers’ identities are kept confidential, ensuring unbiased reviews. Papers are evaluated by subject matter experts anonymously.
4.3. Conflicts of Interest
Editors should avoid conflicts of interest regarding manuscripts and ensure transparency and fairness in the review process.
4.4. Correction of Manuscripts
Editors should correct or retract papers if errors are identified. Authors will be notified of errors and asked to make necessary corrections. If authors do not comply, the editor may retract the article.
5. Publication Ethics
5.1. Maintaining Ethical Standards
Editors are responsible for ensuring the ethical standards of the journal are maintained and monitoring the performance of reviewers.
5.2. Retraction of Papers
Editors may retract papers with plagiarized content or that have been previously published without proper citation.
5.3. Integrity of Manuscripts
Editors must ensure the integrity of all manuscripts and adhere to the journal’s ethical and publication policies.
5.4. Handling Misconduct
Editors have a duty to act if they suspect misconduct. They may notify the Chief Editor and seek a response from authors or contributors. Further action may involve contacting relevant institutions or bodies.
Complaints and Suggestions
Medico Health values academic integrity. Complaints or suggestions can be directed to the Chief Editor via email.
Open Access Statement
Medico Health is an open-access journal, allowing free access, download, copying, distribution, printing, and linking of articles. All articles are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, permitting use in any medium or format for non-commercial purposes.