Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement 

The International Journal of Informational Integrative Medicine (IJIIM) adheres to the highest ethical standards and principles of scientific integrity in publishing, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

The journal is committed to preventing and addressing any form of scientific misconduct, ensuring the transparency, reliability, and fairness of the publication process.

1. Double-Blind Peer Review

IJIIM employs a process of double-blind peer review (double-blind peer review). Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field. This process ensures mutual anonymity between authors and reviewers.

For complete details on the review process, please refer to the Peer Review Policy.

2. Authors’ Duties and Responsibilities

2.1 Originality and Plagiarism

• Authors must ensure that the manuscript is original and has not been previously published elsewhere.
• Plagiarism in all its forms (appropriation of ideas, text, images, or data from others) is strictly prohibited.
• All manuscripts undergo a plagiarism check using the iThenticate software. The acceptability threshold is set at 20% similarity, with particular attention paid to significant matches.

2.2 Multiple and Redundant Publications

• It is not permitted to submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously.
• The publication of articles reporting the same research in multiple journals is considered redundant publication and is prohibited.

2.3 Attribution and Acknowledgments

• All listed authors must have contributed substantially to the work and to the drafting of the manuscript.
• Anyone who has made contributions but does not meet the criteria for authorship must be mentioned in the acknowledgments.

2.4 Conflicts of Interest

• Authors must promptly disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
• All research funding must be openly disclosed.

2.5 Reporting Errors

• Authors are required to promptly inform the Editor-in-Chief of any significant errors in their already published articles, so that a correction or retraction can be published.

3. Duties and Responsibilities of Reviewers

3.1 Objectivity and Impartiality

• Reviewers must evaluate the manuscript in an objective and impartial manner, basing their judgments solely on scientific merit.
• Comments must be constructive and respectful.

3.2 Confidentiality

• Reviewers must maintain strict confidentiality regarding the manuscripts assigned to them and must not use the information contained therein for personal purposes.

3.3 Conflicts of Interest

• Reviewers must promptly disclose any potential conflict of interest and, if necessary, decline to review.

3.4 Timeliness

• Reviewers must adhere to the review deadlines communicated by the editorial office. If they are unable to meet the deadlines, they must notify the editorial office promptly.

4. Duties and Responsibilities of Editors

4.1 Editorial Independence

• The Editor-in-Chief has full authority over editorial decisions, based exclusively on scientific merit and the quality of the work.

4.2 Management of Conflicts of Interest

• Editors must promptly disclose any conflict of interest.
• Editors are excluded from the decision-making process for articles within their area of expertise or in which they have a conflict of interest.

4.3 Confidentiality

• Editors must maintain confidentiality regarding all manuscripts and communications related to the publication process.

4.4 Transparency

• Editors must ensure the transparency of the peer review process and the journal’s editorial policies.

5. Handling of Scientific Misconduct

IJIIM is committed to thoroughly investigating any reports of scientific misconduct, including:

Type Description

Plagiarism Appropriation of ideas, text, images, or data from other authors without attribution.

Data Fabrication Invention or falsification of research data.

Data Fabrication Manipulation or alteration of data to obtain desired results.

Redundant Publication Publication of the same research in multiple journals.

Inappropriate Attribution Exclusion of deserving contributors or inclusion of non-contributing authors.

In the event of confirmed misconduct, the journal will take appropriate measures, which may include:

• Rejection of the manuscript.
• Publication of a correction or retraction.
• Notification to the author’s affiliated institution.

6. License

All articles published in the IJIIM are distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY) license. Authors retain the copyright to their works and grant the journal the right of first publication.

7. Adherence to International Standards

The IJIIM adheres to and complies with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the guidelines of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).

For any reports regarding ethical violations, interested parties may contact the editorial office at:

Email: [insert editorial office email]

Last updated: [03/06/2026]