Editorial Policy

The MISJ – International Journal of Medical Research and Allied Sciences (IJMRAAS) is committed to maintaining high standards of editorial quality, transparency, integrity, and ethical publishing practices. The journal follows internationally recognized guidelines and best practices to ensure a fair, unbiased, and rigorous publication process.

1. Editorial Independence

All editorial decisions are made independently based on the scientific merit, originality, relevance, and quality of the submitted manuscript. Editorial decisions are not influenced by commercial interests, sponsors, institutional affiliations, or personal relationships.

2. Editorial Responsibilities

The editorial team is responsible for:

• Ensuring a fair and unbiased peer review process
• Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts
• Evaluating manuscripts solely on academic and scientific merit
• Preventing conflicts of interest during the editorial process
• Addressing ethical concerns, corrections, retractions, or misconduct when necessary

3. Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a double-blind peer review process conducted by qualified subject experts. Manuscripts are assessed for:

• Originality and novelty
• Scientific accuracy and methodological quality
• Relevance to the journal scope
• Ethical compliance
• Clarity and academic quality

4. Ethical Standards

The journal follows the recommendations and best practices of:

• Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
• International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)

Any form of plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, or unethical research practice is strictly prohibited.

5. Confidentiality

Editors and reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of all submitted materials and must not disclose manuscript information to unauthorized individuals.

6. Conflict of Interest

Editors, reviewers, and authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the review or publication process.

7. Corrections and Retractions

The journal reserves the right to issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern in accordance with COPE guidelines whenever necessary to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

8. Editorial Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief has the final authority regarding acceptance, rejection, or withdrawal of manuscripts based on reviewer recommendations, editorial evaluation, and journal policies.

Conclusion

MISJ-IJMRAAS is dedicated to ensuring transparency, fairness, academic integrity, and ethical standards throughout the editorial and publication process to maintain the quality and credibility of published research.