Publication Ethics

"The Research of Medical Science Review" (RMSR) is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct in research and publication. These guidelines serve as a framework for authors, reviewers, and editors to ensure the integrity, transparency, and credibility of published articles.

Authorship:

  • Authorship should be based on substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, analysis, and interpretation of the research work.
  • All authors listed should meet ICMJE authorship criteria and have approved the final manuscript for submission.
  • Guest authorship and honorary authorship are strongly discouraged.
  • Ghostwriting and plagiarism are strictly prohibited.

Research Conduct:

  • All research involving human subjects must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki and relevant ethical guidelines. Informed consent must be obtained from all participants.
  • Research involving animals must adhere to the ARRIVE guidelines and relevant animal welfare regulations.
  • Ethical approval from an appropriate Institutional Review Board or Ethics Committee is required for studies involving human or animal subjects.
  • Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of their data and reporting methods.

Peer Review:

  • RMSR adheres to a double-blind peer review process to ensure fairness and objectivity.
  • Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and potential conflicts of interest are declared and managed appropriately.
  • Reviewers provide constructive feedback and recommendations for improvement to the authors.
  • Editors make decisions based on the scientific merit of the manuscript and reviewer feedback.

Publication Misconduct:

  • RMSR has a zero-tolerance policy for research and publication misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and authorship manipulation.
  • Allegations of misconduct will be investigated thoroughly and appropriate action will be taken, including retraction of published articles.

Data Sharing and Availability:

  • Authors are encouraged to share underlying data upon reasonable request, following ethical and legal considerations.
  • Data sharing statements should be included in the manuscript.

Conflicts of Interest:

  • Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their decisions.
  • Conflicts of interest will be managed according to the journal's policies to ensure transparency and fairness.

Retractions and Corrections:

  • RMSR is committed to correcting errors and retracting articles in cases of misconduct, substantial errors, or ethical violations.
  • Retractions and corrections will be prominently displayed in the journal and online databases.