1. Authorship and Contributorship

• All authors listed on a manuscript must have made substantial contributions to the research and/or writing of the paper.
• Authorship should be based on significant contributions to the conception, design, data acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of the study.
• Any individual who made substantial contributions to the work but does not meet the criteria for authorship should be acknowledged appropriately.

2. Originality and Plagiarism

• Manuscripts submitted to the International Journal of Modern Medicine must be original and should not have been previously published elsewhere.
• Authors should ensure that their work is free from plagiarism, including proper citation of sources and appropriate referencing of previously published works.

3. Data Integrity and Reproducibility

• Authors should accurately present their research findings and provide sufficient detail and supporting data to allow others to reproduce the work.
• Any manipulation or fabrication of data is considered unethical and unacceptable.

4. Conflicts of Interest

• Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation of the research findings or the evaluation of the manuscript.
• Conflicts of interest may include financial interests, affiliations, or personal relationships that could bias the work.

5. Ethical Treatment of Subjects

• Research involving human subjects or animals must comply with relevant ethical standards and regulations.
• Authors should obtain informed consent from human subjects and ensure that animal research is conducted in accordance with ethical guidelines and institutional regulations.

6. Peer Review Process

• The International Journal of Modern Medicine employs a rigorous peer review process to ensure the quality and integrity of published research.
• Reviewers are expected to evaluate manuscripts objectively and provide constructive feedback to authors.
• Editors make decisions based on the validity of the work and its significance to the field, without regard to factors such as the authors' race, gender, nationality, or institutional affiliation.

7. Corrections and Retractions

• Authors are responsible for promptly notifying the journal if they discover errors or inaccuracies in their published work.
• In cases of serious ethical misconduct or irreproducibility, the journal may issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern as appropriate.

8. Editorial Independence

• Editors and reviewers must act independently and impartially in evaluating manuscripts, without bias or undue influence from third parties.
• Editorial decisions are based solely on the scientific validity and significance of the research.

9. Transparency and Accountability

• The International Journal of Modern Medicine is committed to transparency and accountability in all aspects of the publication process.
• Editors and reviewers should disclose any potential conflicts of interest, and authors should provide accurate and complete information about their research.

10. Compliance with Guidelines

• Authors should adhere to relevant reporting guidelines and standards for scientific research, such as those developed by organizations like the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).

11. Continuous Improvement

• The journal is committed to continuously improving its publication ethics policies and practices to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

12. Contact Information

• Authors, reviewers, and readers with questions or concerns about publication ethics are encouraged to contact the editorial office of the International Journal of Modern Medicine.