Jana Publication and Research LLP, the official publisher of Jana Nexus: Journal of Health and Medicine, is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical publishing, editorial independence, and scholarly transparency. We recognize that maintaining integrity in the research and publication process is fundamental to advancing science, building trust, and protecting the academic record.
As a responsible publisher, we fully endorse and adhere to the ethical principles and best practices set forth by:
COPE – Committee on Publication Ethics
ICMJE – International Committee of Medical Journal Editors
WAME – World Association of Medical Editors
DOAJ – Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing
Our Ethical Commitments Include:
Editorial Independence
All editorial decisions are made without any interference from the publisher or financial considerations. Editors have full autonomy in managing the peer review process and determining the suitability of content for publication.
Integrity of the Peer Review Process
The publisher ensures that the peer review process is robust, confidential, and free from bias. Reviewers are selected for their subject expertise, and their feedback is used to maintain scientific rigor and fairness.
Prevention of Research Misconduct
The publisher implements strict policies to prevent and address plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, redundant publication, and other forms of research misconduct. Every submission is screened using trusted plagiarism detection tools before being sent for peer review.
Transparency in Authorship and Disclosures
Authors are required to provide accurate information regarding authorship, contributions, funding, and conflicts of interest. We promote transparency at every stage of the publishing process.
Conflict of Interest Management
Editors, authors, and reviewers must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest. The publisher supports transparent disclosure and manages any conflicts in accordance with COPE guidelines.
Complaint and Appeal Procedures
A clear and structured system is in place for handling complaints, appeals, and ethical concerns raised by authors, reviewers, or readers. Retractions, corrections, or editorial expressions of concern are issued when warranted.
Long-term Preservation and Accessibility
The publisher ensures that all published content is preserved in secure, open-access repositories and remains accessible for future generations of researchers
Jana Publication and Research LLP takes its role as a guardian of scholarly integrity seriously. Through continuous adherence to international ethical standards, we aim to foster a trustworthy, transparent, and inclusive research environment that serves the global health and medical community.