Introduction to Reviewers
Articles submitted to CJHSW are initially examined by the relevant Editor-in-Chief, who will decide if the article should be sent to reviewers. Reviewer examination is completed in two weeks. After reviewers have completed their review and offered suggestions to the author(s), reviewers will made a decision on whether to accept or reject the submission and inform the Editor-in Chief with Reviewer Evaluation Form. The Editor-in-Chief will then contact the corresponding author and inform the reviewers' decision, along with any suggestions. If a reviewer identifies a conflict of interest in the study, it is their responsibility to notify the Editor-in-Chief prior to agreeing to review the submission.
CJHSW is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of research and publication ethics. Should editors suspect any ethical misconduct, they will respond in accordance with the applicable international publication ethics guidelines, including the COPE guidelines, ICMJE Recommendations, CSE's White Paper on Publication Ethics, WAME resources, WMA policies, and ORI.
The journal's editorial board encourages reviewers to address potential violations of research or publication ethics, such as unethical research design, duplication, plagiarism, and related concerns. Plagiarism is among the most prevalent ethical issues in medical writing and poses a significant challenge. CJHSW maintains a strict policy against any form of plagiarism. In line with journal policy, submitted articles are subjected to similarity screening at least twice during the review process and after acceptance, utilizing similarity detection software like iThenticate and others. If reviewers suspect instances of plagiarism, editors may share information obtained from plagiarism detection tools with them.
If the study does not necessitate ethics committee approval, following the editorial board's assessment, authors will be required to submit either a document from an independent board confirming that ethics committee approval is not necessary in accordance with the research integrity regulations of the country where the study was conducted, or to provide the ethics committee approval itself. Upon submission of one of these documents, the review process will proceed. Conversely, if the authors are unable to furnish the required documents, the article will be rejected.
For articles pertaining to experimental research involving humans, a declaration must be included indicating that informed consent was acquired after comprehensive information regarding the procedures that patients and volunteers would undergo was provided. Written consent must be obtained from the patient for the publication of identifiable photographs. Procedures aimed at alleviating any pain, harm, or discomfort in subjects or animals must be explicitly detailed. Authors are required to clearly state their adherence to internationally recognized guidelines as well as the regulations set forth by the pertinent authorities in their country. The journal mandates the submission of a copy of the Ethics Committee Approval obtained from the appropriate authority.
CJHSW obliges reviewers to maintain confidentiality of the articles. The content of the article must not be utilized or disseminated in any manner until it has been published. In instances of suspected reviewer misconduct, CJHSW adheres to the COPE flowchart (given below).