Editorial Policies
JRNM upholds rigorous editorial policies to protect scientific integrity, patient safety, and transparency. Our policies align with international publishing standards and support trustworthy open access dissemination.
Policy Overview
Commitment to ethical publishing
Editorial decisions are based on scientific merit, methodological rigor, and relevance to journal scope. All submissions undergo initial screening for ethics, originality, and reporting quality before peer review.
Core Policies
Peer Review
Expert review with editorial oversight
Ethics
Consent, approvals, and safety compliance
Conflicts
Full disclosure of competing interests
Data Access
Transparency and availability
Peer Review Process
Transparent and constructive evaluation
JRNM uses a structured review workflow that emphasizes methodological clarity, dosimetry accuracy, and ethical compliance. Editors assign submissions to qualified reviewers and evaluate reports for consistency and relevance. Authors receive consolidated feedback and clear decisions.
Integrity Safeguards
Research Integrity: Manuscripts are screened for originality, ethical compliance, and data integrity.
Corrections: Corrections or retractions are issued when needed and linked to the original article.
Confidentiality: Peer review is confidential and unpublished data must not be shared.
AI Disclosure: Use of AI tools must be disclosed if used in writing, analysis, or figures.
Ethics and Appeals
Transparent resolution pathways
Human subject research must include ethics committee approval and informed consent. Studies involving sensitive populations should demonstrate safeguards, data privacy measures, and compliance with regulations. Complaints and appeals are reviewed confidentially with documented outcomes to ensure fairness.
Have questions about editorial policy?
Contact the editorial office for guidance on ethics, data, or review standards.
Appeals and Complaints
Transparent resolution pathways
Authors may appeal decisions by submitting a detailed response to reviewer comments. Appeals are evaluated by senior editors and may involve additional review if new evidence is presented.
AI Disclosure
Transparency in tool usage
Use of AI tools must be disclosed when used in writing, analysis, or figure preparation. Authors remain responsible for originality, accuracy, and ethical compliance.
Human Subjects
Ethical safeguards
Human subject research must include ethics committee approval and informed consent. Studies involving radiation exposure should report safety monitoring and dose limits.
Confidentiality
Protect unpublished work
Editors and reviewers must not share manuscripts or use unpublished data for personal benefit. Confidentiality safeguards the integrity of the review process.
Corrections
Maintaining accuracy
Corrections and retractions are issued when errors affect interpretation or safety. All notices remain linked to the original article for transparency.
Complaint Handling
Fair resolution
Concerns about review conduct are reviewed confidentially with documented outcomes to ensure accountability.
Peer Review Model
Structured and confidential review
JRNM uses editorial screening followed by expert peer review. Reviewer identities are protected to support objective evaluation.
Policy Updates
Staying current
Policy updates are communicated to editors and authors to ensure consistent application across submissions.
Decision Records
Transparent documentation
Editors document decision rationale to maintain accountability and support consistency across disciplines.
Research Misconduct
Integrity safeguards
Suspected plagiarism, data fabrication, or image manipulation is investigated using established publishing standards. Outcomes may include corrections, retractions, or editorial notices.
Ethics Support
Guidance available
The editorial office provides guidance on complex ethics questions, including consent, radiation safety, and data privacy concerns.
Review Confidentiality
Protecting submissions
Confidential review protects authors and patients. Editors and reviewers must avoid sharing manuscript details or using unpublished data.
Ethics Compliance
Safety and consent
All studies involving radiation exposure should document safety protocols, dose limits, and consent processes to ensure ethical compliance.
Process Transparency
Consistent standards
Policies are applied uniformly across imaging and therapy submissions to ensure fair treatment and reliable outcomes for authors and readers.
Ethics Reminder
Patient safety
Studies involving radiation exposure must document safety measures, dose monitoring, and consent processes to support ethical compliance and patient protection.
Policy Alignment
Consistent application
Editors apply policies consistently across diagnostic imaging and therapy submissions to support fairness and reproducibility.
Consistency Note
Editorial alignment
Consistent policy application across imaging and therapy submissions strengthens trust and improves reproducibility.
Policy Reminder
Aligned standards
Uniform policy application across study types improves fairness and reduces decision variability.
Final Note
Policy adherence
Consistent ethical oversight supports patient safety and scientific reliability across all submissions.
Final Reminder
Ethics priority
Ethical compliance remains the journal's highest priority.
