Publication Ethics

The Journal of Health Management is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of integrity and ethical practice in scholarly publishing. The journal adheres to the principles and guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure transparency, accountability, and responsibility throughout the publication process.

Responsibilities of Authors
  • Authors must submit original work that has not been previously published or under consideration elsewhere.
  • All sources used must be properly cited, and plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.
  • Authors are required to disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that may influence their work.
  • Authorship must accurately reflect individual contributions, and all listed authors must approve the final version of the manuscript before submission.
Responsibilities of Editors
  • Editors are responsible for ensuring fair, unbiased, and timely peer review.
  • Editorial decisions are based solely on the scholarly merit, originality, and relevance of the manuscript, without regard to authors’ personal or institutional characteristics.
  • Editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and avoid conflicts of interest in the editorial process.
Responsibilities of Reviewers
  • Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts objectively, provide constructive feedback, and maintain confidentiality.
  • Reviewers must declare any potential conflicts of interest and decline reviews where such conflicts exist.
  • Unethical practices such as misuse of privileged information obtained through peer review are strictly prohibited.
Research Integrity
The journal expects authors to follow ethical standards in the conduct of research, including obtaining necessary institutional approvals and informed consent where applicable. Any concerns regarding research misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or duplicate submission, will be investigated according to COPE procedures.
Commitment to Ethical Publishing
By submitting to the Journal of Health Management, authors, reviewers, and editors acknowledge and commit to these principles of ethical publishing.