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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Copyright Notice

Author Agreement

  1. The submitted work is original. For jointly authored works, all co-authors have been informed and have agreed to the submission.
  2. The manuscript has not been previously published and is not currently under consideration elsewhere. It will not be submitted to another journal during the review process.
  3. All necessary permissions for the use of copyrighted materials have been obtained, and all sources have been properly acknowledged.
  4. The manuscript does not contain any unlawful, defamatory, or misleading content, and does not infringe upon the rights of others.
  5. Authors are required to comply with all journal guidelines. Non-compliance may result in rejection or withdrawal of the manuscript without further notice.
  6. Publication fees, where applicable, must be paid as invoiced. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  7. All correspondence regarding submissions must be conducted exclusively through official editorial channels.
  8. Manuscripts may be rejected at any stage if ethical violations or plagiarism are identified, including after initial acceptance.

Privacy Statement

Al-Zahrawi Journal of Medical Sciences (ZJMS)

Publication Ethics and Journal Policies

Editorial Standards  ·  Publication Ethics  ·  Author and Reviewer Guidelines

Privacy Statement

The Al-Zahrawi Journal of Medical Sciences (ZJMS) is committed to protecting the privacy of its authors, reviewers, and users. Personal information such as names, email addresses, affiliations, and other contact details entered on this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any third party.

All data collected through the journal's website is handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations and is used solely for editorial, administrative, and communication purposes.

 

Open Access Policy

ZJMS provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. All published articles are freely accessible online without subscription or access fees.

 

Copyright and Licensing Policy

Retention of Copyright

Authors retain full copyright of their published work without restrictions.

Creative Commons License

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows users to:

 
 Read, download, copy, and distribute the work
 
 Use the material for any lawful purpose

Provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and source.

 

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The Al-Zahrawi Journal of Medical Sciences (ZJMS) adheres to the principles and best practices outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

All participants in the publication process — authors, reviewers, editors, and publisher — are required to maintain the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and professionalism.

 

Editorial Responsibilities

Impartiality and Independence

Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit, without discrimination based on authors' identity, affiliation, or background. All editorial decisions are made independently.
Confidentiality

All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents. Information about manuscripts is not shared with unauthorized individuals.
Conflicts of Interest

Editors must avoid conflicts of interest and must not use unpublished material for personal research.
Publication Decisions

Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers. Final decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief based on reviewers' reports and journal policies.
Ethical Investigations

All ethical concerns are handled according to COPE guidelines, including corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when necessary.
 

Reviewer Responsibilities

Editorial Contribution

Reviewers assist editors in decision-making and help improve manuscript quality.
Confidentiality

Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential and not share them without permission.
Objectivity

Reviews must be objective, constructive, and evidence-based.
Timeliness

Reviewers should complete reviews within the requested timeframe or decline promptly.
Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers must disclose any conflicts and avoid reviewing if such conflicts exist.
 

Author Responsibilities

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must submit original work and properly cite all sources. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
Reporting Standards

Research must be presented accurately and clearly.
Data Access and Retention

Authors should retain data and provide it upon request.
Multiple Submissions

Simultaneous submission to multiple journals is not allowed.
Authorship Criteria

Only contributors with significant intellectual input should be listed as authors.
Conflict of Interest

All financial or institutional support must be disclosed.
Ethical Compliance

Research involving humans or animals must comply with ethical standards and include appropriate approvals and informed consent.
Correction of Errors

Authors must notify the journal of any errors and cooperate in corrections or retractions.
 

Publisher Responsibilities

Handling Misconduct

The publisher will investigate cases of misconduct such as plagiarism or data fabrication and take appropriate actions.
Content Preservation

The publisher ensures long-term accessibility of published content through digital archiving.
Data Privacy

All personal data is handled securely and used only for academic and publishing purposes.
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