Journal Policies

Journal Policies & Useful Links

Aim and Scope

The MISJ – International Journal of Medical Research and Allied Sciences (IJMRAAS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access, international journal dedicated to publishing high-quality and impactful research in all areas of medical, biomedical, dental, and allied health sciences.

The journal welcomes the following contributions:

  • Original Research Articles

  • Case Reports and Case Series

  • Short Communications

  • Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses

  • Invited Reviews

  • Editorials, Commentaries & Perspectives

Objective

IJMRAAS serves as a global platform for the dissemination of innovative and evidence-based research that advances medical science and allied health practices, with a strong commitment to improving clinical outcomes and patient care.

Scope

The journal covers (but is not limited to):

  • Medical Sciences: Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Oncology, Surgery, Radiology, Microbiology, Immunology, Hematology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Dermatology.

  • Dental & Oral Sciences: Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Oral Pathology, Pedodontics, Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, Endodontics.

  • Biomedical & Allied Health Sciences: Biotechnology, Molecular Medicine, Public Health, Epidemiology, Nutrition, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Biomedical Engineering, Toxicology, Environmental Health, Sports Medicine.

Publication Frequency & Schedule

Triannual (3 issues/year): January, May, and September.

Open Access Policy

MISJ-IJMRAAS is a fully open-access journal. All published articles are immediately and freely accessible online without subscription barriers.

  • Authors retain full copyright.

  • Articles are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

  • Readers may share, adapt, and build upon the work, provided proper attribution is given.

Archiving Policy

To ensure long-term preservation and accessibility, IJMRAAS participates in:

  • LOCKSS and CLOCKSS

  • PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN)

  • Institutional & Subject Repositories (self-archiving permitted with citation to the final published version).

Peer Review Policy

  • Double-blind peer review to ensure impartiality.

  • Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two subject experts.

  • Review criteria include originality, scientific quality, methodological rigor, relevance, and ethical compliance.

  • Expedited review may be considered in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the editorial office.

  • Editorial decisions are based solely on scientific merit, originality, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal scope.

Author Guidelines

  • Manuscripts must follow the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and COPE guidelines.

  • Clinical trials must be registered in a recognized registry.

  • Ethical approval (for human/animal studies) and informed consent are mandatory.

  • Word limits and structure differ for article types (Original Research, Reviews, Case Reports, etc.).

Publishing Ethics & Malpractice

IJMRAAS adheres strictly to the COPE guidelines.

  • Authors must submit original, unpublished work.

  • Editors ensure fair, unbiased evaluation.

  • Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and objectivity.

  • The publisher ensures the integrity and preservation of the scholarly record.

Plagiarism Detection

  • All submissions are screened with Turnitin / iThenticate.

  • Acceptable similarity index: ≤15% (excluding references).

  • Articles with plagiarism will be rejected or retracted.

Conflict of Interest

  • All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose financial, professional, or personal conflicts.

  • Articles must include a Conflict of Interest Statement.

Complaints and Appeals

  • Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a written explanation within 30 days.

  • Complaints will be handled confidentially by the editorial board following COPE procedures.

Corrections, Retractions & Withdrawals

  • Corrections (Errata): Issued for minor errors not affecting conclusions.

  • Retractions: For major errors, plagiarism, or unethical practices.

  • Withdrawals: Allowed only with editorial board approval (before or after publication).

  • All actions comply with COPE Retraction Guidelines.

Data Sharing Policy

  • Authors are encouraged to deposit datasets in public repositories (Dryad, Zenodo, GenBank).

  • All submissions must include a Data Availability Statement.

  • Exceptions apply for ethical, legal, or privacy reasons.

Privacy Policy

  • The journal maintains confidentiality and protects personal information used during the editorial and publication process.
  • Personal information collected from authors, reviewers, and readers is used solely for editorial, peer review, and publication purposes.
  • The journal does not share personal information with third parties without consent, except where required for indexing, archiving, or legal purposes.
  • Personal information is not used for commercial purposes.

Reviewer Guidelines

  • Maintain confidentiality.

  • Provide constructive, unbiased, and timely feedback.

  • Declare conflicts of interest before accepting a review.

  • Reviewers are encouraged to submit their evaluations within the assigned review period.

  • Authors retain full copyright of their work.

  • Articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Repository Policy

  • Authors may deposit preprints, postprints, and final versions in institutional, subject, or personal repositories.

  • Archived versions must include proper citation and DOI of the published article.

License Policy

All content is licensed under:
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).