Terms & Condtion

Welcome to the International Journal of Medicine (IJM). By accessing, submitting to, or using our website and services, you agree to comply with the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before using our platform.


1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing the IJM website, submitting manuscripts, registering as an author, reviewer, or editor, or using our services, you agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions, along with our Privacy Policy and Editorial Policies.


2. User Eligibility

  • Users must be at least 18 years old to submit manuscripts or register with IJM.

  • Users are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all information submitted during registration or manuscript submission.


3. Manuscript Submission

  • Authors submitting manuscripts affirm that their work is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere, unless explicitly disclosed.

  • Authors must comply with ethical standards, including adherence to COPE, ICMJE, and institutional guidelines.

  • IJM reserves the right to reject, retract, or remove any manuscript that violates publication ethics.


4. Peer Review

  • All submissions undergo editorial screening and peer review (single-blind/double-blind depending on journal policy).

  • Reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality and declare any conflicts of interest.

  • The editorial decision is final and binding.


5. Open Access Policy

  • IJM is an open-access journal (if applicable). Articles are published under a [Creative Commons License type – e.g., CC BY-NC 4.0].

  • Readers may access, download, and share articles freely, provided proper attribution is given and usage complies with license terms.


6. Copyright and Licensing

  • Authors retain copyright of their work unless otherwise stated.

  • Upon acceptance, authors grant IJM the right to publish, distribute, and archive their work electronically and in print.

  • Authors are responsible for securing permissions for any copyrighted material used within their manuscript.


7. Publication Fees (If Applicable)

  • Authors may be required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover publication costs.

  • APC details are provided on the journal website.

  • Payment of APC does not influence editorial or peer-review decisions.


8. Indexing and Archiving

  • IJM endeavors to index and archive published content in major scholarly databases (e.g., PubMed, Scopus, CrossRef, DOAJ).

  • Inclusion in external indexing services is subject to their independent policies and criteria.


9. Disclaimer of Liability

  • IJM, its editors, and publishers do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of published content.

  • Published articles represent the views of the authors and not of IJM.

  • IJM is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages arising from the use of published content.


10. Data Protection and Privacy

  • Personal information collected during manuscript submission and peer review is handled per our Privacy Policy.

  • IJM is committed to safeguarding user data and complying with applicable data protection regulations.


11. Website Use

  • Users agree not to misuse the IJM website, including unauthorized access, distribution of harmful content, or infringement of intellectual property rights.

  • IJM reserves the right to suspend access for violations.


12. Amendments

  • IJM may update these Terms and Conditions periodically.

  • Continued use of the website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated terms.


13. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed under the laws of [Insert Country/Region]. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [Insert Location].


14. Contact Information

For queries regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

International Journal of Medicine (IJM)
Email: editor@theinternationalmedicine.com

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