Publication Ethics

MJH is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing. We adhere to the principles outlined in the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines. These principles are essential for ensuring the integrity and credibility of our journal.

General Principles

• Originality: All submissions must represent original work that has not been previously published or is under consideration elsewhere.
• Authorship: All authors must have made a significant contribution to the work and agree to be listed as authors.
• Transparency: There should be full transparency regarding the contributions of all authors, including those who have provided funding or other support.
• Conflicts of Interest: All authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest, including financial interests, personal relationships, or other factors that could influence the research or its interpretation.
• Plagiarism: Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. All sources must be properly cited, and any quotes or paraphrased material must be clearly attributed.
• Data Integrity: Data must be collected, analyzed, and presented accurately and honestly. Any manipulation of data, including selective reporting or fabrication, is unethical.
• Peer Review: The peer review process is a fundamental component of scholarly publishing. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer review process to ensure quality and scientific validity.
• Confidentiality: The identities of reviewers will be kept confidential, and reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of the manuscripts they review.
• Retraction: If a published article is found to be fraudulent, inaccurate, or plagiarized, the journal will take appropriate action, including retraction of the article.

Specific Guidelines for Authors

• Submission: All submissions must adhere to the journal's guidelines for formatting, style, and content.
• Data Sharing: Authors may be asked to share their data upon publication, especially for research involving publicly funded projects.
• Authorship Disputes: Any disputes regarding authorship should be resolved prior to submission.
• Image Manipulation: Any manipulation of images must be clearly indicated and justified.
• Correction and Retraction: If authors discover errors or inaccuracies in their published work, they must notify the journal immediately.

Specific Guidelines for Reviewers

• Objectivity: Reviews must be objective and based on the scientific merit of the work.
• Confidentiality: The confidentiality of manuscripts must be maintained.
• Timeliness: Reviews should be completed within the specified timeframe.
• Constructive Feedback: Reviews should provide constructive feedback to help authors improve their work.

Specific Guidelines for Editors

• Fairness: Editors must ensure that all submissions are treated fairly and impartially.
• Transparency: Editors must be transparent about the peer review process and decision-making.
• Conflicts of Interest: Editors must declare any potential conflicts of interest.
• Retraction: Editors have the responsibility to retract articles that are found to be fraudulent or inaccurate.