Advertising and Informed Consent Policy

Advertising and Informed Consent Policy

The MISJ – International Journal of Medical Research and Allied Sciences (IJMRAAS) does not publish commercial advertisements, sponsored content, or promotional material within the journal website or journal publications.

Editorial decisions are based solely on:

  • scientific merit,
  • originality,
  • methodological quality,
  • ethical compliance,
  • and relevance to the journal scope.

External organizations, sponsors, or commercial entities have no influence on editorial decisions, peer review, or publication outcomes.

Informed Consent Policy

All research involving human participants must obtain prior informed consent in accordance with recognized ethical standards.

Authors must confirm within the manuscript that participants were informed regarding:

  • the purpose of the study,
  • study procedures,
  • potential risks and benefits,
  • confidentiality protections,
  • and their right to withdraw participation.

Participation must be voluntary.

Patient Privacy and Confidentiality

Authors must protect participant privacy and confidentiality.

Identifiable patient information, clinical images, or personal data must not be published without written informed consent from the participant or legal guardian.

Ethical Approval

Research involving human participants or animals must receive prior approval from an appropriate:

  • Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC),
  • Institutional Review Board (IRB),
  • or equivalent ethics authority.

The manuscript should include:

  • name of ethics committee,
  • approval/reference number,
  • and approval details where applicable.

The journal reserves the right to request supporting ethical approval documents during editorial or peer review evaluation.

International Ethical Standards

Human research must comply with internationally recognized ethical guidelines, including:

  • Declaration of Helsinki
  • Committee on Publication Ethics
  • International Committee of Medical Journal Editors recommendations

Conclusion

MISJ-IJMRAAS is committed to protecting participant rights, maintaining editorial independence, and ensuring ethical scholarly publishing practices in accordance with international standards.