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Publication Ethics and Malpractice State

International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Invention (IJMSCI) follows strict ethical guidelines and standards to maintain the integrity of the published research and to ensure that the research is conducted in an ethical and responsible manner. The publication ethics and malpractice statement for IJMSCI is as follows:

  1. Authorship and Contributorship: All authors should have made significant contributions to the concept, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All authors should have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript before submission.

  2. Duplicate Submission: Manuscripts that have been published or are under consideration for publication elsewhere should not be submitted to IJMSCI.

  3. Plagiarism: Plagiarism in any form is not acceptable and will not be tolerated by IJMSCI. The authors should ensure that their work is original and free from any form of plagiarism.

  4. Conflict of Interest: The authors should disclose any financial or personal relationships that may influence the interpretation of the research.

  5. Data Fabrication and Falsification: Data fabrication and falsification are considered as serious ethical violations and will not be tolerated by IJMSCI.

  6. Reporting standards: The authors should adhere to the appropriate reporting standards and guidelines, such as the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) for clinical trials and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) for systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

  7. Peer Review Process: The peer-review process of IJMSCI is designed to ensure the quality and validity of the published research. The authors should respond promptly to any queries or requests for additional information from the reviewers and editors.

The IJMSCI editorial board takes publication ethics and malpractice very seriously and will thoroughly investigate any suspected cases of unethical behavior. If any violation of the publication ethics and malpractice statement is found, the authors may face serious consequences, including the retraction of the published article.