Editorial Policy for Publishing Editors' Research in the Journal
To ensure transparency, fairness, and the highest ethical standards, our journal has established specific guidelines for situations where an editor wishes to publish their research in the journal:
Independent Review Process:
Any manuscript submitted by a member of the editorial team will undergo the same rigorous peer-review process as other submissions. The editor in question will not be involved in any stage of the review process for their manuscript.
Selection of Reviewers:
The reviewers for such manuscripts will be selected independently by other editorial team members to avoid any potential conflicts of interest. The peer reviewers will remain unaware of the authorship to ensure unbiased evaluation.
Approval by Senior Editors:
The decision to accept or reject the manuscript will be made by senior editors or external advisory board members who are not directly affiliated with the author.
Extended Review Timeline:
To ensure the highest level of objectivity and thoroughness, manuscripts submitted by members of the editorial team may require additional scrutiny. As a result, the review process for such manuscripts typically takes longer than usual and may extend up to one year.
Transparency Statement:
If the manuscript is accepted for publication, a statement will be included in the published article indicating that the author is a member of the journal's editorial team.
Adherence to Ethical Guidelines:
The editorial team strictly adheres to the principles set by international organizations such as the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the Council of Science Editors (CSE). These standards help ensure the integrity and credibility of the review process.
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