Editorial Policies
Upholding scientific integrity through transparent editorial standards.
Committed to Ethical Excellence
IJHA adheres to the highest standards of publishing ethics, as defined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), ensuring fairness, transparency, and scientific rigor.
This page outlines the key policies governing manuscript evaluation, author responsibilities, and editorial decision-making at IJHA.
IJHA employs rigorous double-blind peer review. Both reviewers and authors remain anonymous throughout evaluation. Each manuscript is assessed by at least two independent specialists.
- Initial screening for scope and quality by the Editor-in-Chief
- Assignment to qualified peer reviewers in the relevant anatomical specialty
- Authors receive detailed reviewer feedback and editorial decision
All research involving human subjects or cadavers must comply with ethical standards:
- Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee approval
- Compliance with body donation program protocols
- Adherence to the Declaration of Helsinki principles
- Proper anonymization of cadaveric specimens
Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence their work. Reviewers and editors must recuse themselves when conflicts exist.
IJHA uses plagiarism detection software (iThenticate) to screen all submissions. Manuscripts must represent original work with proper attribution to all sources.
COPE Membership: IJHA follows COPE guidelines for handling allegations of research misconduct.
If errors are discovered after publication, IJHA will issue an erratum or corrigendum. In cases of demonstrated misconduct, articles may be retracted per COPE guidelines.
- Make decisions based solely on scientific merit
- Ensure timely and fair peer review
- Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts
- Address ethical concerns promptly and impartially
Questions About Our Policies?
Contact our editorial office for clarification or to report an ethical concern.
