Community Publication Standards
Commitment to Community Standards
The Insights - Journal of Medical and Dental Research (IJMDR) is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, ethical publishing, and scholarly excellence. We believe that adherence to these principles strengthens the credibility of scientific research and fosters an inclusive, transparent, and reliable platform for researchers, reviewers, and readers. The following core standards guide our publication practices and community engagement.
Integrity and Research Authenticity
At IJMDR, originality is paramount. All submitted research must be authentic, accurately represented, and free from any form of academic misconduct, including plagiarism, data falsification, or redundant publication. The journal upholds a zero-tolerance policy toward unethical research practices that compromise scientific integrity.
Ethical Research Compliance
Research involving human participants or animals must comply with international ethical guidelines, including obtaining necessary ethical approvals and informed consent. Authors must explicitly outline their compliance with these ethical standards within their manuscripts, ensuring transparency in study conduct.
Rigorous and Fair Peer Review
We are committed to a double-blind peer review process that evaluates manuscripts objectively, based on their academic merit. The review process is free from bias, ensuring that all submissions are assessed fairly, rigorously, and constructively to uphold the quality of published research.
Transparency and Open Science
IJMDR advocates for open and reproducible research. Authors are encouraged to share data, methodologies, and supplementary materials whenever possible to support transparency, replicability, and the advancement of scientific knowledge.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
To ensure unbiased decision-making, authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal interests that could influence their contributions to the journal. These disclosures help maintain trust and editorial independence in the peer-review process.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
We recognize that diverse perspectives enhance scientific progress. IJMDR is committed to inclusivity and equal opportunity, ensuring that researchers from all backgrounds are represented and valued. We actively oppose discrimination in any form and strive to amplify underrepresented voices in medical and dental research.
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
We continuously monitor and refine our editorial and ethical standards to align with the evolving landscape of academic publishing. Feedback from our research community is vital in this process, helping us maintain credibility, relevance, and excellence in the research we publish.
IJMDR remains steadfast in its mission to uphold these community standards, ensuring that all published research contributes meaningfully to the advancement of medical and dental sciences while maintaining the highest ethical and academic integrity.
