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Author Guidelines

Manuscript Preparation
Before you submit your manuscripts, please refer to Submission Guide and Paper Template.
Download Submission Guide
Download Paper Template and Title Page Template

Manuscript Submission
Authors may submit their manuscripts either through this online submission platform or directly to the journal email.
Option 1: Click Here to submit a manuscript online. (Registration required)
Option 2: Send your manuscript and supplements (if applicable) to this e-mail: jsms@julypress.com

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

1. The submission has not been previously published, nor is under consideration for publication in another journal.
2. The submission file is in Microsoft Word format.
3. The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Submission Guide.
4. The manuscript does not contain plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, and dishonest practices.
5. The manuscript has been edited for grammar, spelling, consistency, and clarity.
6. The journal charges an APC 200USD (for formatting and hosting) after acceptance of the manuscript.

Articles

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Copyright Notice

Submission of an article implies that the work described has not been published previously, that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere, that its publication is approved by all authors and tacitly or explicitly by the responsible authorities where the work was carried out, and that, if accepted, will not be published elsewhere in the same form without the written consent of the Publisher. The Editors reserve the right to edit, but authors will receive proofs for approval before publication.

Copyrights for articles published in the journal are retained by the authors, with first publication rights granted to the journal/publisher. Authors have rights to reuse, republish, archive, and distribute their own articles after publication. The journal/publisher is not responsible for subsequent uses of the work. Authors shall permit the publisher to apply a DOI to their articles and to archive them in databases and indexes.

Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement for Journal of Studies in Medical Sciences (JSMS)

Effective Date: 2025-12-01

The Journal of Studies in Medical Sciences (JSMS), published by ChapJuly Press, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information we collect. This Privacy Statement outlines how we handle data in compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations.

Data We Collect

We collect personal information necessary for journal operations through our submission and review systems, including:

  • Your name, institutional affiliation, academic credentials, email address, and contact details

  • Manuscript files, peer review reports, and related correspondence

  • Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device characteristics

  • Payment information for article processing charges (where applicable)

How We Use Your Information

Your data is used exclusively for legitimate journal operations:

  • To process, review, and publish manuscripts

  • To communicate with you about submissions, reviews, and editorial decisions

  • To maintain and improve our journal management systems

  • To comply with legal obligations and ethical publishing standards

  • To send relevant journal updates and announcements (with your consent)

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Contractual necessity for manuscript publication

  • Legitimate interests in operating an academic journal

  • Legal compliance requirements

  • Your explicit consent where appropriate

Data Sharing and Protection

We protect your data through appropriate security measures and share it only when necessary:

  • With editorial board members and reviewers involved in manuscript evaluation

  • With trusted service providers under strict confidentiality agreements

  • As required by law, regulation, or legal proceedings

  • In anonymized form for statistical analysis

International Data Transfers

As an international journal, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information in these transfers.

Your Data Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Access and receive a copy of your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances

  • Object to or restrict certain data processing

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for journal operations, legal compliance, and maintaining the scholarly record. Published content and associated metadata are preserved permanently.

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Our site may contain links to external websites. This Privacy Statement does not apply to those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Statement or to exercise your data rights, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
Journal of Studies in Medical Sciences (JSMS)
ChapJuly Press
Email: jsms@julypress.org

By using JSMS services, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Statement.