COPE Guidelines

The Global Medical Reviews (GMR) is committed to the highest standards of research integrity and publication ethics. The journal adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, which provide internationally recognized standards for editors, authors, reviewers, and publishers..
🔗 Full guidance is available at the official website: Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)

1. Core Ethical Principles

1.1 Transparency and Best Practice
IJMRMA complies with the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing, jointly endorsed by COPE, DOAJ, OASPA, and WAME.
1.2 Authorship and Contributorship
  • Authorship must reflect substantial intellectual contributions.
  • All authors share collective responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of the work.
  • Policies are in place to prevent disputes regarding authorship and contributorship.
1.3 Peer Review Integrity
  • All manuscripts undergo rigorous double-blind peer review.
  • Reviewers must respect confidentiality, act with objectivity, and declare conflicts of interest.
  • Peer reviewers are expected to follow the COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers.
1.4 Handling Misconduct
  • Allegations of plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, redundant publication, or text recycling are investigated according to COPE flowcharts.
  • Confirmed cases of misconduct may lead to rejection, retraction, or notification to institutions.
1.5 Retractions and Corrections
  • Errors that affect the scholarly record are corrected via errata or corrigenda.
  • Misconduct or fundamental flaws lead to retraction, following COPE Retraction Guidelines.
  • Expressions of concern may be issued if investigations are pending.

2. Ethical Considerations in Clinical Research

2.1 Case Reports and Patient Consent
  • Patient data, including images or personal information, are published only with explicit written informed consent.
  • Authors must state in the manuscript that consent has been obtained.
2.2 Editorial Independence
  • Editors make decisions based solely on academic merit, without external influence from institutions, funders, or advertisers.
  • The publisher does not interfere in editorial decision-making.
2.3 Collaboration with Institutions
  • GMR cooperates with universities, research institutions, and funding bodies during investigations of suspected research misconduct.
  • When required, journals will share relevant documentation with appropriate authorities.

3. Support for Editorial Integrity

3.1 Ethical Editing
  • Editors are expected to maintain fairness, impartiality, and accountability in decision-making.
  • New editorial board members are provided with ethical guidance and resources to ensure consistent standards.

4. IJMRMA Commitment

By endorsing COPE guidelines, GMR ensures that ethical practices are embedded in all stages of the editorial and publishing process. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to respect and apply these principles when engaging with the journal.