Publication Ethics

MedNova: International Journal of Medical Research (IJRMHS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, research integrity, and academic honesty. The journal follows internationally recognized ethical guidelines to ensure the credibility and quality of all published medical research articles and public health studies.

Ethical Principles

All parties involved in the publication process—authors, reviewers, and editors—are expected to adhere to ethical practices.

Core principles include:

  • Honesty and transparency in research and reporting
  • Originality of submitted work
  • Proper acknowledgment of sources
  • Accountability for published content

Responsibilities of Authors

When submitting to MedNova, authors are required to guarantee:

  • The manuscript is original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere
  • All authors have significantly contributed to the research
  • Proper citations are provided for all referenced materials
  • Data presented is accurate and free from fabrication or falsification
  • Ethical approval is obtained for studies involving human or animal subjects

Authors must avoid:

  • Plagiarism and self-plagiarism
  • Duplicate or redundant publication
  • Data manipulation or misleading reporting

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the quality of the journal.

The reviewers are expected to:

  • Provide objective, unbiased, and constructive feedback
  • Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts
  • Avoid conflicts of interest
  • Report any ethical concerns, including plagiarism or data issues

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors have the responsibility to conduct an objective and honest editorial review of manuscripts.

Editors will:

  • Evaluate manuscripts based on academic merit and relevance
  • Ensure a fair and unbiased peer-review process
  • Maintain confidentiality of submissions
  • Take appropriate action in cases of ethical misconduct

Plagiarism Policy

No plagiarism is allowed at MedNova. Plagiarism is checked for originality of all submissions with plagiarism detection software.

Key points:

  • Plagiarism in any form is not acceptable
  • Manuscripts with significant similarity will be rejected
  • Proper citation and referencing are mandatory

Conflict of Interest

The authors, reviewers and editors should disclose any conflict of interest they may have that could potentially be interpreted as influencing the findings of the article.

This includes:

  • Financial relationships
  • Institutional affiliations
  • Personal or professional relationships

Corrections and Retractions

After publication, the journal will take the appropriate actions if any ethical problems or errors are found.

Possible actions include:

  • Issuing corrections or errata
  • Retraction of the article in serious cases
  • Notification to relevant institutions if required

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

MedNova is committed to the publication of ethical medical information, honest peer-review and dissemination of credible scientific information. The journal aims to maintain trust in the international academic and health care community.