The Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Research (JAIMR) is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and scientific excellence in scholarly publishing. The editorial policies outlined below guide the journal’s practices for authors, reviewers, and editors, ensuring fairness, accountability, and the dissemination of high-quality research in the field of AI-driven medicine.

1. Scope of the Journal

JAIMR publishes original research, reviews, case studies, and short communications that explore the application of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science in medicine. The journal emphasizes studies that advance clinical practice, healthcare decision-making, medical research, and technological innovation while adhering to ethical standards.

2. Peer Review Policy

• JAIMR follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure impartial evaluation.
• Manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent experts in the relevant field.
• Editors make final publication decisions based on reviewer feedback and scientific merit.

3. Ethical Guidelines

JAIMR adheres to international standards for research ethics, including:

• Human and Animal Research: Studies must comply with institutional, national, and international ethical guidelines, including informed consent for human subjects.
• Plagiarism and Originality: Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere. The journal uses plagiarism detection tools to ensure integrity.
• Conflict of Interest: Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

4. Authorship and Contribution

• Authorship should reflect substantial intellectual contribution to the work.
• All listed authors must approve the final manuscript and agree to its submission.
• Contributions of non-author collaborators should be acknowledged appropriately.

5. Editorial Independence

• Editors make decisions based solely on scientific quality, relevance, and originality, free from commercial or personal influence.
• Editorial decisions are guided by fairness, transparency, and the best interests of the scientific community.

6. Corrections, Retractions, and Complaints

• JAIMR has procedures in place to correct errors, issue retractions, or address ethical concerns post-publication.
• Readers, authors, and reviewers can report suspected misconduct or inaccuracies to the editorial office.
• All complaints are handled promptly, confidentially, and in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

7. Open Access and Copyright

• JAIMR is an open access journal, making all published content freely available to the global community.
• Authors retain copyright while granting the journal a license to publish and distribute the work.

8. Commitment to Quality

• The journal is dedicated to publishing research that is scientifically sound, reproducible, and contributes meaningfully to the field of AI in medicine.
• Continuous evaluation of editorial practices ensures that JAIMR remains a trustworthy, impactful platform for interdisciplinary research.

By adhering to these editorial policies, JAIMR ensures the integrity, transparency, and quality of all published research, fostering trust among authors, reviewers, and readers worldwide.