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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.

Privacy Statement

The IOASD Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and personal information of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. The journal recognizes the importance of responsible data handling and follows appropriate ethical and legal standards to ensure that personal information is collected, processed, stored, and protected securely.

All information provided to the journal is handled with professionalism and confidentiality and is used solely for purposes related to scholarly publishing, editorial management, peer review, indexing, communication, and journal administration.

Information Collected
In the course of manuscript submission, peer review, publication, and website use, IOASDJMPS may collect the following types of information:

·       Full names, institutional affiliations, and professional details;

·       Email addresses, telephone numbers, and postal addresses;

·       ORCID iDs and academic profile information where applicable;

·       Manuscript files, reviewer comments, revisions, and editorial correspondence;

·       Login credentials and account-related information for journal systems;

·       Technical and usage information such as IP addresses, browser data, and website access logs; and

·       Communication preferences and consent records.

Sensitive personal information, where required, will only be collected with explicit consent and for legitimate publishing purposes.

Use of Information
The information collected by the journal may be used for the following purposes:

·       Managing manuscript submission, peer review, editorial evaluation, and publication processes;

·       Communicating with authors, reviewers, editors, and readers regarding journal activities and publication matters;

·       Publishing author names, affiliations, and related academic information as part of the official scholarly record;

·       Maintaining the integrity, security, and functionality of the journal’s website and editorial systems;

·       Improving journal services, operational efficiency, and user experience;

·       Complying with legal, ethical, and regulatory obligations; and

·       Supporting indexing, archiving, and scholarly dissemination services.

The journal does not sell, rent, or commercially distribute personal information to third parties.

Confidentiality and Data Protection
IOASDJMPS implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Protective measures include:

·       Secure electronic storage systems and restricted data access;

·       Confidentiality obligations for editors, reviewers, and editorial staff;

·       Use of encrypted and secure website protocols;

·       Controlled handling of manuscript and reviewer information; and

·       Monitoring and safeguarding of data processing activities.

All manuscripts and peer review records are treated as confidential documents throughout the editorial and publication process.

Data Sharing
Personal information may be shared only where necessary for legitimate publishing and operational purposes. This may include sharing data with:

·       Editorial board members and peer reviewers;

·       Publishing and hosting service providers;

·       Indexing and abstracting databases;

·       Digital archiving services and scholarly repositories; and

·       Technical support and system administration providers.

Any such sharing is limited to information necessary for the relevant purpose and is conducted under appropriate confidentiality obligations.

Cookies and Website Usage
The journal website may use cookies and related technologies to improve website functionality, enhance user experience, maintain secure sessions, and analyze website usage patterns.

Users may control or disable cookies through their browser settings; however, certain website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill editorial, publishing, legal, and archival purposes. Data that are no longer required are securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with applicable standards and operational requirements.

Rights of Authors and Users
Authors, reviewers, and users may request to:

·       Access their personal information held by the journal;

·       Correct inaccurate or incomplete information;

·       Request deletion or restriction of personal data where applicable;

·       Withdraw consent for specific communications; and

·       Raise concerns regarding the handling of their personal information.

Requests related to personal data and privacy may be directed to the journal’s editorial office.

Research Integrity and Ethical Concerns
Where allegations of ethical misconduct, plagiarism, duplicate publication, or research fraud arise, the journal reserves the right to investigate and process relevant information necessary to protect the integrity of the scholarly record and comply with ethical publishing standards.

Policy Updates
IOASDJMPS reserves the right to revise or update this Privacy Statement at any time in response to legal requirements, technological developments, or operational changes. Updated versions of the policy will be published on the journal’s website, and continued use of journal services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.