Publication Ethics

The Journal of Clinical and Community Health (JCCH) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. The journal adheres to the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), ensuring integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in all aspects of the publication process.

Responsibilities of Authors

  • Authors must ensure that their work is original, accurate, and free from plagiarism, fabrication, or falsification.

  • Proper acknowledgment of sources and citations must be provided.

  • All authors listed must have made a significant contribution to the research and approved the final manuscript.

  • Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and sources of funding.

  • Duplicate or redundant submissions to other journals are strictly prohibited.

Responsibilities of Editors

  • Editors are responsible for making fair and impartial publication decisions, based solely on the manuscript’s academic merit.

  • Confidentiality of submitted manuscripts must be maintained, with no disclosure to anyone other than those directly involved in the review and publication process.

  • Editors must ensure that all manuscripts are evaluated by qualified peer reviewers without discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, religion, or political beliefs.

  • Editors should actively prevent and address research misconduct and unethical publication practices.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Reviewers must provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback to assist authors in improving their manuscripts.

  • Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and not use unpublished information for personal advantage.

  • Conflicts of interest that may affect the objectivity of the review process must be disclosed to the editor.

  • Reviewers are expected to identify any ethical issues or instances of research misconduct in the manuscript.

Responsibilities of the Publisher

  • The publisher, Medico Insight Innovation Initiative, ensures that all parties involved in the publication process adhere to ethical standards.

  • The publisher is committed to maintaining academic integrity, transparency, and the highest quality of scholarly publishing.

  • The publisher works closely with editors to prevent, investigate, and address any cases of misconduct or unethical behavior.