Ethical Policy

The Journal of Modern Medical Research (JMMR) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal follows internationally accepted ethical guidelines to ensure transparency, fairness, and integrity in all stages of the publication process.

Publication Ethics Principles

The journal adheres to core ethical principles, including:

  • Honesty in all aspects of research and publication

  • Transparency in data, methods, and reporting

  • Fair and unbiased peer review

  • Respect for intellectual property and proper attribution

  • Accountability for all published content

Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting to the Journal of Modern Medical Research must ensure that:

  • The submitted manuscript is original and has not been published elsewhere.

  • The work is not under consideration by any other journal simultaneously.

  • All data presented are accurate, complete, and not manipulated or fabricated.

  • Proper acknowledgment and citations are provided for all sources used.

  • All listed authors have made significant contributions to the research.

  • All co-authors have approved the final version of the manuscript.

  • Any conflicts of interest are fully disclosed.

Research Ethics

For studies involving humans, animals, or sensitive data, authors must ensure:

  • Compliance with relevant institutional, national, and international ethical standards.

  • Approval from an appropriate ethics committee or institutional review board (IRB), where applicable.

  • Informed consent has been obtained from participants.

  • Privacy and confidentiality of participants are protected at all times.

  • Ethical handling of clinical data and patient information.

Plagiarism and Misconduct

The journal has a strict zero-tolerance policy toward:

  • Plagiarism in any form

  • Data fabrication or falsification

  • Duplicate or redundant publication

  • Improper attribution or citation manipulation

  • Image manipulation or unethical data presentation

All submissions are screened for similarity and ethical compliance. Violations may result in rejection, retraction, or reporting to relevant institutions.

Peer Review Ethics

The peer review process is conducted in a fair, confidential, and unbiased manner. Reviewers are expected to:

  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts

  • Provide objective and constructive feedback

  • Avoid conflicts of interest

  • Report any suspected ethical issues or misconduct

Editors ensure that editorial decisions are based solely on academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal scope.

Conflicts of Interest

All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the research or publication process. Transparency in disclosures helps maintain trust and integrity in scholarly communication.

Editorial Responsibilities

Editors are responsible for:

  • Ensuring fair and unbiased manuscript evaluation

  • Maintaining confidentiality of submitted work

  • Making publication decisions based on scholarly merit

  • Addressing ethical complaints or concerns promptly

  • Upholding the integrity of the peer review process

Corrections and Retractions

If ethical issues, errors, or misconduct are identified after publication, the journal may take appropriate actions, including:

  • Publishing corrections or errata

  • Issuing expressions of concern

  • Retracting published articles

  • Notifying authors’ institutions when necessary

All corrective actions are taken in accordance with international publishing ethics standards.

Commitment to Ethical Standards

The Journal of Modern Medical Research is dedicated to promoting responsible research practices and maintaining trust in scientific communication. The journal follows established guidelines such as those recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) wherever applicable.

By submitting to and publishing in JMMR, authors, reviewers, and editors agree to uphold these ethical standards and contribute to the integrity of the scientific record.