Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

At IJMCH, we think that good research starts with being honest and taking responsibility. This page tells you about the rules we follow to make sure that everything we publish is fair and trustworthy.

We want to make a place where people respect each other's ideas, give credit to the people who did the work, and share their research in a way. Our goal is to make sure that every piece of work we publish is original and trustworthy, and that is what we are working towards at IJMCH.

Our Commitment

We are committed to:

  • Presenting new and genuine research.
  • Having an impartial and unbiased review.
  • Securing the rights of authors and reviewers.
  • Maintaining transparency at all stages of publication.

Responsibilities of the Author

Authors are particularly useful in upholding ethics. In submitting to IJMCH, the authors are supposed to:

  • Post original work which is not published elsewhere.
  • All sources and references have to be credited appropriately.
  • Eschew plagiarism, fabrication of data, and false claims.
  • Make sure that their studies are correct and without any deceit.
  • Report to the journal any conflicts of interest.

Reviewers have the following responsibilities.

The quality of the journal is ensured by the reviewers. They are expected to:

  • Make corrective constructive feedback fair and unbiased.
  • All work submitted should be confidential.
  • Approve work depending on quality and not preference.
  • Report to the editor in case of conflict of interest.

Editorial Responsibilities.

It is the task of the editors to make independent and fair decisions. They:

  • Make admissions on merit and relevance.
  • Assure a fair and transparent review procedure.
  • Keep the names of authors secret and the names of reviewers secret.
  • Act upon matters of ethical issues or wrongdoing.

Plagiarism and Misconduct

Any form of plagiarism or unethical behavior is not acceptable. This includes:

  • Stealing content without giving credit.
  • Lodging the same work in various journals.
  • Corrupting data or research results.

In case of any misconduct detected, the submission can be rejected or removed, and the necessary course of action can be taken.

Correction and Retractions.

In case a mistake or a problem has been discovered by the time the work is published, we will take measures to revise or, in that case, withdraw the work. We intend to ensure that the academic record is accurate and reliable.

Transparency and Openness.

IJMCH is an open-access journal and, as such, all research is free, but the journal is also very strict in upholding ethics. Our publishing process is also accompanied by transparency and accessibility.

FAQs

1. What constitutes plagiarism?
The act of using the work, ideas, or words of another person without crediting them.

2. What will be the case if ethical concerns are discovered?
The paper can either be rejected, corrected, or it can be removed according to the circumstances.

3. Is my work going to be examined as original?
Yes. Any submission is critically examined to make sure that it is an original submission.

4. What would I do in case I had some wrong in my published paper?
You ought to take notice of the journal. We will assist in rectifying the problem to ensure it is correct.

5. Do reviewers have a shared identity?
No. The review process is also secret, so that it is fair.

6. So what is the importance of publication ethics?
They safeguard the quality, credibility, and trustworthiness of academic research.

A Final Thought

Publishing ethics is not simply an obligation; they are the basis of valuable research.

In IJMCH, we shall strive to create a journal in which we share knowledge with integrity, dignity, and accountability.