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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

1. Personal Data Collection:

  • Authors: The journal collects personal data from authors during the manuscript submission process, including names, email addresses, affiliations, and other contact information. Authors may also provide information about their research, funding sources, and conflicts of interest.
  • Reviewers: Reviewers are asked to provide personal information (name, affiliation, email) when agreeing to review a manuscript. The journal may also collect data regarding reviewer expertise and past review history.
  • Editors: Editors provide personal contact information (name, email, institutional affiliation) when managing manuscript submissions and conducting editorial duties.
  • Users: Visitors to the journal's website may have their personal data collected through cookies or tracking technologies. This could include information on IP addresses, browser types, and page visits, but no personally identifiable information is collected without the user's consent.

2. Use of Personal Data:

  • Publication and Editorial Purposes: The journal uses personal data for the editorial and publication process. This includes manuscript submission, peer review, correspondence, article processing, and editorial decision-making.
  • Communication: The journal may use personal data to communicate with authors, reviewers, editors, and other users regarding submissions, decisions, revisions, and updates on publications.
  • Marketing and Updates: With consent, the journal may send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials about new publications, calls for papers, or journal-related news.
  • Analytics and Research: Data may be used to analyze website traffic and improve journal services, but it will not be shared with third parties for commercial purposes without consent.

3. Data Protection and Security:

  • Confidentiality: Personal data collected by the journal is stored securely and only accessible to authorized personnel, including editors, reviewers, and technical staff. Manuscripts and related documents are handled with confidentiality to protect authors' intellectual property.
  • Data Retention: Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected. For instance, submission data may be stored in the journal’s database as part of the record of the submission process, while personal details for reviews are used for the review cycle.
  • Security Measures: The journal uses appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

4. Rights of Individuals:

  • Access: Individuals have the right to request access to their personal data held by the journal. This includes the ability to correct, update, or request removal of certain personal information.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: If individuals no longer wish to receive communications from the journal, they can withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing from newsletters or contacting the editorial office.
  • Data Deletion: In accordance with applicable laws, individuals may request the deletion of their personal data. However, this may not be possible if the data is necessary for the legal, regulatory, or ethical obligations of the journal.

5. Third-Party Data Sharing:

  • The Bulletin of Health Sciences Research does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
  • The journal may share personal data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., submission platforms, payment processors, plagiarism detection services) to support journal operations, but these parties are obligated to handle personal data in accordance with the journal's privacy policies.
  • The journal may also be required to disclose personal data in response to lawful requests by public authorities or to comply with legal obligations.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

  • The journal's website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience, track website performance, and gather statistical information about user interactions.
  • Users may have the option to disable cookies through their web browser settings, although this may affect certain features of the website.

7. Changes to the Privacy Statement:

  • The journal reserves the right to update this privacy statement to reflect changes in data collection practices or legal obligations. Users will be notified of any significant changes, and the updated privacy statement will be made available on the journal's website.

8. Contact Information:

  • For any inquiries or concerns regarding personal data or this privacy statement, individuals can contact the journal's editorial office or data protection officer (if applicable).