Policies

Jana Nexus: Journal of Health and Medicine
ISSN (Online): 3107-7889

Jana Nexus: Journal of Health and Medicine adheres to internationally recognized standards of ethical, transparent, and responsible scholarly publishing. The journal is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scientific record and ensuring fairness, accountability, and academic rigor throughout the editorial and publication process.

All journal policies are designed in accordance with best practices recommended by leading publishing and ethical bodies, including the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).

 Policy Framework

The journal’s policies govern all aspects of manuscript submission, peer review, publication, and post-publication conduct. These policies apply to authors, reviewers, editors, and editorial staff and are intended to ensure:

  • Ethical research and responsible reporting

  • Transparent editorial decision-making

  • Fair and unbiased peer review

  • Protection of author, reviewer, and participant confidentiality

  • Integrity and reliability of published research

 Journal Policy Sections

Detailed policies are provided under the following sections:

  • Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

  • Plagiarism Policy

  • Peer Review Model and Guidelines (Double-Blind Review)

  • Conflict of Interest Policy

  • Correction and Withdrawal Policy

  • Appeals and Complaints Handling Policy

Each policy is available as a separate sub-section to provide clear guidance and accountability.

 Compliance and Enforcement

Failure to comply with the journal’s policies may result in editorial actions, including manuscript rejection, correction, retraction, or reporting to relevant institutions or authorities, depending on the severity of the violation.

 Policy Updates

Jana Nexus: Journal of Health and Medicine reserves the right to update or revise its policies periodically to reflect evolving ethical standards, publishing practices, and regulatory requirements. Authors and reviewers are encouraged to review the policies regularly.