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Publication Ethics

Our standards for authorship, data integrity, conflicts of interest, and handling misconduct — based on COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

Peer Review Process

Details on our formal double-anonymous (double-blind) review system, criteria for acceptance, reviewer ethics, and the editorial decision-making timeline.

Information on Gold Open Access publishing, CC BY 4.0 licensing, author copyright retention, and terms governing reuse of published content.

Archiving & Preservation

Our commitment to digital long-term preservation via Zenodo (CERN), stable DOIs, and redundant archiving — ensuring permanent accessibility of all published records.

Plagiarism Policy

Strict protocols for screening submissions using similarity-detection methods, handling violations, self-plagiarism, duplicate submission, and AI-assisted writing.

Submission Guidelines

Instructions for authors on manuscript preparation, file formats, ethical declarations, data availability statements, and the online submission process.

Privacy & Terms

How JMMBS handles user data, website terms of use, and GDPR compliance for authors, reviewers, and readers accessing the journal platform.

Open Access Policy

JMMBS is a fully Gold Open Access journal — all articles are immediately and permanently free to read, download, and share. No APCs, no paywalls, no embargo periods.

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Aligned with COPE & International Ethics Standards

All JMMBS editorial policies are aligned with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). For publication ethics concerns, corrections, or complaints, contact the editorial office at info@jmmbs.org.