Publication Ethics

 

Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

Commitment to Integrity, Transparency, and Academic Responsibility

EPH International Journal of Medical and Health Science (IJMHS), published by EPUB Solutions Private Limited (E‑Publication Services), is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, editorial independence, and scholarly integrity. The journal follows the principles and best-practice guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and applies them consistently across all stages of the editorial and publication process.

The journal promotes transparency, accountability, and academic responsibility, and actively encourages feedback from authors, reviewers, and editorial board members to continually enhance editorial quality and scholarly excellence.

Editorial Policies

Peer Review Process and Editorial Oversight

All manuscripts submitted to IJMHS undergo a double-blind peer review, where the identities of both authors and reviewers remain strictly confidential. This ensures objective evaluation and minimizes the potential for bias.

Submissions are assessed by qualified experts selected for their subject-matter expertise and relevance to the manuscript’s topic. Beyond scientific evaluation, manuscripts may undergo editorial checks for clarity, structure, consistency, and technical accuracy when necessary, ensuring compliance with the journal’s quality standards.

Ethical Issues and Research Misconduct

IJMHS treats any allegations of ethical violations or research misconduct with the utmost seriousness and follows a structured process in line with COPE recommendations. Forms of misconduct include, but are not limited to:

  • Duplicate or redundant publication
  • Plagiarism or unauthorized reuse of previously published content
  • Data fabrication, falsification, or manipulation

Concerns raised by reviewers, editors, or readers are first reviewed for validity. When misconduct is confirmed, the journal may take appropriate actions, including:

  • Rejection of the manuscript
  • Publication of corrections or clarifications
  • Article retraction

Unresolved or serious cases may be referred to the authors’ affiliated institutions for further review.

Authorship & Integrity

Authorship Changes and Contributor Responsibility

Requests for changes to authorship are handled only under clearly defined conditions and in accordance with ethical publishing practices. Such requests may involve:

  • Addition or removal of an author prior to publication
  • Addition or removal of an author after publication

To process these requests, the journal requires:

  • A written explanation detailing the reason for the change
  • Written agreement from all authors listed

If consensus cannot be achieved, editorial review may be temporarily suspended until the issue is resolved.

Commitment to Scholarly Integrity

All participants in the publication process — editors, reviewers, authors, and the publisher — share responsibility for upholding the integrity of the scholarly record. Participants are expected to:

  • Act in good faith and with professional honesty
  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest
  • Adhere to established ethical standards throughout the submission, review, and publication process

By following these principles, IJMHS ensures that all published research meets the highest standards of ethical and academic excellence.