Research Integrity Policy

The Journal of AI and Integrative Medicine (JAIIM) is committed to upholding the highest standards of research integrity throughout the editorial, peer review, publication, and post-publication processes. The journal promotes responsible research practices that ensure published work is accurate, reliable, transparent, reproducible, and ethically conducted.

JAIIM expects authors, reviewers, editors, Editorial Board members, and the Publisher to maintain the highest standards of honesty, accountability, and professionalism in all aspects of scholarly communication.

This policy is aligned with the principles and recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), the Singapore Statement on Research Integrity, and internationally recognized best practices in scholarly publishing.

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1. Purpose

The objectives of this policy are to:

  • Promote honesty and transparency in research.

  • Safeguard the integrity of the scholarly record.

  • Encourage responsible research practices.

  • Prevent research misconduct.

  • Strengthen public confidence in published scientific research.

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2. Scope

This policy applies to:

  • Authors.

  • Editors.

  • Peer reviewers.

  • Editorial Board members.

  • Guest editors.

  • Editorial Office staff.

  • Publisher representatives involved in the publication process.

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3. Principles of Research Integrity

JAIIM expects all participants in the publication process to uphold the following principles:

  • Honesty in reporting research.

  • Accuracy in presenting data and results.

  • Transparency in research methods.

  • Accountability for published work.

  • Respect for research participants.

  • Fairness during peer review.

  • Responsible authorship.

  • Appropriate acknowledgment of contributions.

  • Ethical management of conflicts of interest.

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4. Responsible Conduct of Research

Authors are expected to:

  • Conduct research ethically and responsibly.

  • Maintain accurate research records.

  • Report findings truthfully.

  • Preserve original data where appropriate.

  • Comply with applicable institutional, legal, and ethical requirements.

  • Obtain necessary approvals before conducting research.

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5. Research Misconduct

JAIIM does not tolerate research misconduct.

Examples include:

  • Plagiarism.

  • Data fabrication.

  • Data falsification.

  • Image manipulation.

  • Duplicate publication.

  • Citation manipulation.

  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest.

  • Fraudulent authorship.

  • Ethical approval violations.

Suspected misconduct will be investigated in accordance with the journal's Publication Ethics Policy and relevant COPE guidance.

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6. Transparency and Reproducibility

The journal encourages authors to:

  • Share research data where appropriate.

  • Make software and code available where feasible.

  • Follow recognized reporting guidelines.

  • Register clinical trials and applicable study protocols.

  • Provide sufficient methodological detail to allow independent verification.

These practices support reproducibility and strengthen confidence in published findings.

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7. Responsibilities of Editors and Reviewers

Editors and reviewers are expected to:

  • Maintain confidentiality.

  • Declare conflicts of interest.

  • Evaluate manuscripts objectively.

  • Report suspected misconduct.

  • Protect the integrity of the editorial process.

  • Act fairly and without discrimination.

Editorial decisions must always be based on scientific merit and ethical considerations.

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8. Responsibilities of the Publisher

Novadex Publications supports research integrity by:

  • Maintaining editorial independence.

  • Supporting ethical publishing practices.

  • Providing systems for responsible manuscript management.

  • Cooperating with investigations into research misconduct.

  • Preserving the integrity of the scholarly record.

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9. Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed periodically to reflect developments in research integrity, publication ethics, and international scholarly publishing standards.

The most current version of this policy will be available on the JAIIM website.

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10. Commitment to Research Integrity

The Journal of AI and Integrative Medicine (JAIIM) is dedicated to fostering a culture of honesty, transparency, accountability, and ethical responsibility in scholarly publishing.

By promoting the highest standards of research integrity, JAIIM seeks to publish reliable, reproducible, and impactful research that advances artificial intelligence, integrative medicine, biomedical sciences, and healthcare while maintaining the trust of authors, reviewers, readers, and the global scientific community.