International Journal of Multidisciplinary Health Sciences and Research

International Journal of Multidisciplinary Health Sciences and Research (IJMHSAR) is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct in academic publishing. This Confidentiality Policy outlines our dedication to safeguarding the confidentiality of all parties involved in the publication process, in compliance with the laws of India.

Confidentiality of Manuscripts:

All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents. Editors, peer reviewers, and editorial staff are bound by a duty of confidentiality and are prohibited from disclosing any information about the submitted manuscript.

Editorial Board Confidentiality:

Members of the Editorial Board are entrusted with privileged information regarding submitted manuscripts. They must maintain strict confidentiality and refrain from discussing specific details about manuscripts with individuals not directly involved in the review process.

Peer Reviewer Confidentiality:

Peer reviewers play a crucial role in the evaluation process. They are required to treat the manuscripts as confidential, ensuring that they do not share, discuss, or disclose any information about the manuscript with unauthorized individuals.

Confidentiality in Correspondence:

All communication between the editorial team, authors, and reviewers is considered confidential. Personal information, feedback, and any other correspondence related to the manuscript should not be shared without explicit consent.

Protection of Author Identities:

Authors' identities are known to the editorial team, but they remain confidential during the peer review process. Reviewers are blinded to the authors' identities, and efforts are made to ensure that this information is not disclosed inadvertently.

Data and Privacy Protection:

Any sensitive or personal information included in the manuscript must be handled with the utmost care. Authors are responsible for obtaining the necessary permissions and ensuring compliance with data protection laws.

Confidentiality Breach Protocol:

In the event of a suspected breach of confidentiality, IJMHSAR will conduct a thorough investigation. If a breach is confirmed, appropriate actions will be taken, which may include retraction of the manuscript, notifying relevant parties, and imposing sanctions on individuals found responsible.

Legal Compliance:

IJMHSAR abides by all applicable laws and regulations of India pertaining to confidentiality, data protection, and intellectual property rights. By submitting a manuscript to IJMHSAR, authors, reviewers, and editorial board members acknowledge and agree to abide by this Confidentiality Policy. This policy is subject to periodic review and may be updated to ensure compliance with evolving legal standards.