Ethics

Medicine & Community Health Archives is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of publishing ethics. We are committed to fostering integrity, transparency, and responsible conduct in all aspects of our editorial and publishing processes. Our publishing ethics policies are designed to ensure the integrity and credibility of the research we publish, protect the rights of authors and readers, and maintain the reputation of our journal.

1. Authorship and Originality: Authors are expected to submit original and authentic work that has not been previously published elsewhere. All authors listed on a manuscript should have made substantial contributions to the research and should have approved the final version of the paper. It is the responsibility of the corresponding author to ensure that all co-authors have seen and agreed to the submitted version of the manuscript.

2. Plagiarism and Citation: Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited. Authors must properly attribute all sources, including their own previously published work, and cite all references used in their research. Any instances of plagiarism will be treated with seriousness and may lead to rejection or retraction of the manuscript.

3. Data and Image Integrity: Authors should provide accurate and reliable data in their submissions. Manipulation or fabrication of data and figures are considered unethical and unacceptable. Proper citations and permissions must be obtained for the use of any copyrighted images or figures.

4. Conflicts of Interest: Authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the research or the interpretation of the results. This includes financial interests, professional affiliations, or any other personal or institutional relationships that could be perceived as biasing the research.

5. Review Process: The peer review process is an essential part of ensuring the quality and validity of the research published in our journal. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review by experts in the relevant field. Reviewers are expected to provide impartial and constructive feedback while maintaining confidentiality.

6. Editorial Independence: The editorial team of Medicine & Community Health Archives makes decisions on manuscript acceptance based on the quality, originality, and validity of the research. Editorial decisions are not influenced by commercial interests, institutional affiliations, or other external factors.

7. Corrections and Retractions: If errors are discovered in a published paper, the authors have an obligation to promptly inform the editorial team. Corrections, clarifications, or retractions will be issued as necessary to maintain the accuracy and credibility of the published content.

8. Ethical Approval and Informed Consent: For studies involving human subjects or animals, authors must have obtained appropriate ethical approval and informed consent. This information should be clearly stated in the manuscript.

9. Transparency and Data Availability: Authors should provide sufficient details and methodologies to allow others to reproduce the research. Whenever possible, raw data and materials used in the study should be made available to the editorial team or readers, as applicable.

10. Publisher's Responsibilities: Medicine & Community Health Archives is committed to resolving any ethical concerns that may arise and will take appropriate action in cases of misconduct or unethical behavior.

By adhering to these publishing ethics, Medicine & Community Health Archives aims to maintain the highest level of integrity and trustworthiness in scholarly publishing, advancing the knowledge and understanding of medicine and community health in an ethical and responsible manner.