Our editorial guidelines delineate the scope, policies, and quality standards that guide our journal’s publication process. They encompass submission policies, peer review procedures, ethical standards, and overall publication practices that we adhere to as an editorial team.
Scope: The Emirates Journal of Internal Medicine (EJIM) publishes original research articles, review articles, case reports, and other scholarly contributions related to all aspects of internal medicine. Submissions must align with the journal’s scope and focus on topics relevant to the field of internal medicine.
Originality: All submissions must be original work that has not been previously published elsewhere. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work does not infringe upon any existing copyrights or violate any ethical standards.
Formatting: Manuscripts should be prepared according to the journal’s formatting guidelines, including appropriate structure, style, and citation format. Authors should refer to the journal’s submission guidelines for specific formatting requirements.
Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English. Authors who are not native English speakers are encouraged to seek assistance with language editing to ensure clarity and readability.
Authorship: All individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research or preparation of the manuscript should be listed as authors. The order of authorship should accurately reflect each individual’s contribution to the work.
Ethical Standards: Authors must adhere to high ethical standards in research and publication. This includes obtaining necessary approvals for research involving human or animal subjects, disclosing any conflicts of interest, and providing proper attribution for sources and data.
Peer Review: All submissions to EJIM undergo rigorous peer review by experts in the field. Authors should be prepared to address feedback and revisions from reviewers in a timely and thorough manner.
Copyright: Authors retain copyright of their work, but grant EJIM the right to publish and distribute the manuscript. Proper attribution should be provided for previously published material or copyrighted content included in the manuscript.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited. Authors should ensure that their work is original and properly attributed to the sources of ideas, data, and text.
Publication Ethics: EJIM is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to adhere to ethical principles and conduct throughout the publication process.
Authors are strongly encouraged to review these editorial guidelines carefully before submitting their manuscripts to EJIM. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in rejection or delay in the publication process.
