RESEARCH INTEGRITY, TRANSPARENCY & REPORTING STANDARDS

COMMITMENT TO SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE

The Journal of Islamic International Medical College (JIIMC) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity, transparency, and editorial responsibility. The journal adheres to internationally recognized ethical frameworks and reporting standards to ensure the credibility, reproducibility, and quality of published research.

JIIMC supports responsible scientific conduct and expects all authors, reviewers, and editors to uphold principles of honesty, transparency, and accountability in research and publication.

1. Reporting Guidelines

JIIMC endorses reporting standards recommended by the EQUATOR (Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency Of health Research) Network. Authors must prepare manuscripts in accordance with the appropriate reporting guideline and submit the relevant checklist with page references.

Required Guidelines by Study Type:

Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs):

  • CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials)
  • Trial registration number required

Observational Studies (Cohort, Case-Control, Cross-Sectional, Hospital-Based):

  • STROBE (Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology)

Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses:

  • PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses)

Case Reports and Case Series:

  • CARE Guidelines

Diagnostic Accuracy Studies:

  • STARD Guidelines

Manuscripts not compliant with applicable reporting standards may be returned prior to peer review.

2. Ethical Approval and Participant Protection

All research involving human participants must include:

  • Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethical Committee approval
  • Approval reference number
  • Confirmation of informed consent (where applicable)
  • Statement of compliance with the Declaration of Helsinki

 3. Transparency in Methods and Data

Authors are required to:

  • Clearly define study design and methodology
  • Describe inclusion and exclusion criteria
  • Report statistical methods transparently
  • Disclose handling of missing data
  • Acknowledge potential sources of bias
  • Provide data availability statements

Where applicable, authors are encouraged to share anonymized datasets or provide access upon reasonable request.

4. Conflict of Interest and Funding Disclosure

All authors must disclose:

  • Financial or non-financial conflicts of interest
  • Sources of funding
  • Institutional affiliations that may influence interpretation

A conflict of interest declaration is mandatory for publication.

5. Peer Review Integrity

JIIMC follows a structured peer-review process to ensure objectivity and quality assessment.

  • Manuscripts undergo independent peer review
  • Reviewers are selected based on subject expertise
  • Editorial decisions are based on scientific merit
  • Confidentiality is strictly maintained throughout the review process

The journal does not tolerate manipulation of peer review.

6. Plagiarism and Publication Ethics

JIIMC employs plagiarism detection software to screen all submissions.

The journal adheres to international publication ethics principles and does not tolerate:

  • Plagiarism
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Duplicate publication
  • Authorship disputes
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest

Suspected ethical misconduct is handled in accordance with established editorial procedures.

7. Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are based solely on:

  • Scientific quality
  • Methodological rigor
  • Ethical compliance
  • Relevance to the journal’s scope

Editorial processes operate independently of institutional, financial, or political influence.

8. Commitment to International Indexing Standards

JIIMC continuously aligns its editorial policies with criteria used by leading global indexing agencies, including Clarivate’s Web of Science and Scopus. Strengthening research transparency, reporting accuracy, and ethical compliance remains central to the journal’s mission of enhancing global visibility and scholarly impact.

9. Accountability and Continuous Improvement

The journal regularly reviews its editorial policies to ensure alignment with evolving international standards in biomedical publishing. Authors, reviewers, and readers are encouraged to contribute to maintaining the integrity and scientific excellence of JIIMC.

Contact

For queries regarding research ethics, reporting compliance, or publication standards, please contact the Editorial Office at: Email: [email protected]

JIIMC supports the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the EQUATOR Network.