Adherence to Community Standards

Commitment to Scholarly and Community Standards

The International Journal of Health and Rehabilitation (IJHR_ORG) is fundamentally committed to upholding and advancing the highest principles of scholarly integrity, ethical conduct, and academic excellence. These commitments are the cornerstone of our mission to serve as a trusted and credible platform for the global health and rehabilitation research community. This statement outlines our unwavering adherence to established community standards that govern every aspect of our editorial operations, publication practices, and engagement with stakeholders.

1. Upholding Research Integrity and Authenticity
IJHR_ORG mandates that all submitted work represents the authors' original intellectual contribution. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards academic misconduct in any form, including but not limited to plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, image manipulation, and unethical authorship practices. Our rigorous screening and investigative procedures, aligned with COPE guidelines, are designed to protect the authenticity of the scholarly record and maintain public trust in scientific research.

2. Ensuring Rigorous Ethical Compliance
We require that all research published in our journal is conducted with the utmost ethical regard. Studies involving human participants must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki and include evidence of ethical review board approval and informed consent. Research involving animal subjects must adhere to internationally recognized guidelines for humane care and use. Explicit statements confirming this compliance are mandatory within manuscripts, reinforcing our role in promoting ethically sound science.

3. Implementing a Fair and Objective Peer-Review Process
IJHR_ORG employs a double-blind peer-review system to ensure that editorial decisions are based solely on the scholarly merit, methodological rigor, originality, and relevance of submissions. This process is designed to be equitable, constructive, and confidential. We are committed to selecting reviewers based on expertise and to safeguarding the process from any form of bias, thereby upholding the quality and credibility of the research we disseminate.

4. Championing Transparency and Open Science Practices
We actively promote the values of open science to enhance the reproducibility, reliability, and impact of research. Authors are strongly encouraged to:

• Share de-identified data in public repositories.

• Provide detailed methodology to allow for replication.

• Pre-register study protocols (e.g., for clinical trials, systematic reviews).

• Cite and link to underlying datasets and research materials.
  This commitment to transparency facilitates broader scholarly discourse and accelerates scientific discovery.

5. Mandating Full Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Transparency regarding potential competing interests is essential for maintaining objectivity. We require comprehensive disclosures from all authors, reviewers, and editors regarding any financial, personal, professional, or institutional relationships that could be perceived as influencing their work. These disclosures are managed proactively and published to allow readers to make informed assessments of the research.

6. Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
IJHR_ORG is dedicated to fostering an inclusive scholarly environment. We believe diversity in perspectives, backgrounds, and geographies enriches scientific inquiry and innovation. Our commitment extends across editorial board composition, reviewer selection, and the content we publish. We actively encourage submissions from underrepresented groups and on topics addressing health disparities, striving to ensure our journal reflects and serves the global community equitably.

7. Pursuing Continuous Improvement and Community Dialogue
Our adherence to these standards is not static. We are dedicated to the ongoing evaluation and enhancement of our policies and practices. We actively seek and value feedback from our authors, reviewers, readers, and the wider academic community. This engagement is crucial for ensuring our journal remains responsive to evolving best practices and the needs of the disciplines we serve.

By steadfastly adhering to these community standards, IJHR_ORG aims to ensure the trustworthiness, relevance, and positive impact of the research we publish. This commitment is integral to supporting the integrity of the scientific record and contributing meaningfully to the advancement of knowledge in health and rehabilitation sciences worldwide.