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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

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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)

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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

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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

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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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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

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