Instructions for Editors

The International Journal Studies of Advance Medical Science (IJSAMS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of editorial quality, integrity, and transparency. Editors are responsible for ensuring a fair, unbiased, and ethical editorial process while safeguarding the integrity of the scholarly record.

Editorial Responsibilities

Editors should:

  • Evaluate manuscripts solely on their scientific merit and relevance to the journal.
  • Maintain confidentiality throughout the editorial and peer review process.
  • Ensure a fair, objective, and timely review process.
  • Select qualified and independent reviewers with relevant expertise.
  • Make editorial decisions based on reviewers' recommendations and scientific quality.
  • Promote high standards of publication ethics and research integrity.
  • Manage conflicts of interest appropriately.
  • Take appropriate action when research misconduct or ethical concerns are identified.

Initial Editorial Assessment

Editors should conduct an initial evaluation of each submitted manuscript to determine whether it:

  • Fits the journal's aims and scope.
  • Complies with the journal's submission guidelines.
  • Meets basic scientific and ethical standards.
  • Successfully passes plagiarism screening.

Manuscripts that do not satisfy these requirements may be rejected without external peer review.

Editorial Decision

After peer review, editors may make one of the following decisions:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

The final publication decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief.

Confidentiality

Editors must treat all submitted manuscripts, reviewer reports, and editorial communications as confidential. Unpublished information must not be disclosed or used for personal, academic, or commercial advantage.

Conflict of Interest

Editors must disclose any financial, institutional, academic, or personal conflicts of interest that could influence their editorial decisions. Editors with a conflict of interest must recuse themselves from handling the manuscript, and another qualified editor will be assigned.

Publication Ethics

Editors are responsible for identifying and addressing:

  • Plagiarism
  • Duplicate publication
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Image manipulation
  • Authorship disputes
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest
  • Ethical concerns involving human or animal research
  • Peer review manipulation

When necessary, editors should follow internationally accepted publication ethics guidelines and take appropriate editorial actions, including corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions.

Editorial Independence

Editors have complete editorial independence in making publication decisions. Editorial decisions must not be influenced by the publisher, sponsors, advertisers, institutions, or any commercial interests.

Communication with Authors and Reviewers

Editors should communicate respectfully and professionally with authors and reviewers, provide clear editorial decisions, and ensure that reviewer comments are constructive and relevant.

Continuous Improvement

Editors are encouraged to remain informed about developments in scholarly publishing, publication ethics, peer review, and editorial best practices to maintain the quality and reputation of the journal.