Publication Ethics

Huma Barigas: Journal of Medical and Health Sciences upholds the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing. The journal adopts ethical guidelines based on the principles of transparency, accountability, fairness, and integrity as recommended by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics). The ethical responsibilities apply to authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must:

  • Submit original manuscripts that have not been published and are not under review elsewhere

  • Ensure accuracy and transparency of data, methodology, and findings

  • Properly acknowledge and cite previous research

  • Declare any conflicts of interest

  • Ensure ethical approval and informed consent when involving human subjects

  • Avoid any form of research fraud, fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism

All authors listed must have significant contribution to the manuscript.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must:

  • Perform objective, constructive, and timely assessments

  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts

  • Avoid conflicts of interest related to the research or author

  • Evaluate manuscripts solely based on scientific merit

Reviewers are prohibited from using unpublished manuscript content for personal benefit.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors must:

  • Make publication decisions fairly and independently

  • Ensure the peer review process is anonymous, transparent, and unbiased

  • Maintain confidentiality of authors and reviewers

  • Ensure manuscripts meet ethical and scientific standards

  • Take corrective actions when ethical misconduct or publication issues are found

4. Handling Ethical Violations

The journal will investigate reports of:

  • Plagiarism

  • Fabrication or falsification of data

  • Double publication or redundant submission

  • Authorship disputes

  • Copyright violation

Actions may include:

  • Request for clarification or correction

  • Withdrawal of published articles

  • Publication of retraction or erratum notices

By maintaining strict adherence to publication ethics, Huma Barigas aims to promote responsible research practices and ensure the trustworthiness of its published scientific contributions.