Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, methodological quality, and relevance to tropical medicine. Commercial interests or funding sources do not influence acceptance decisions.

JTMH follows recognized publication ethics guidelines and applies consistent screening for plagiarism, duplicate publication, and conflicts of interest.

Core Policy Areas

Peer Review Workflow

Corrections and Retractions

Appeals and Complaints

Authors may appeal editorial decisions with a reasoned response. Complaints are handled by the editorial office with transparency and timely communication.

Appeals should focus on specific scientific points and include evidence or clarifications. The editorial office will review appeals with an independent editor and respond with a final decision within a reasonable timeframe based on complexity and current case volume as needed promptly.

Authorship and Conflicts

All authors must meet authorship criteria and approve the final manuscript. Author contribution statements help clarify responsibilities and accountability.

Conflicts of interest must be disclosed for authors, editors, and reviewers. Undisclosed conflicts may result in editorial action after publication.

Research Misconduct

Allegations of plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical conduct are investigated in line with publication ethics guidance. The journal may request original data or documentation to verify findings.

If misconduct is confirmed, actions may include rejection, retraction, or notification of relevant institutions. These steps protect the scientific record and maintain trust.

Data Integrity and Corrections

JTMH issues corrections when errors are identified that do not invalidate conclusions. For significant issues, expressions of concern or retractions may be used to alert readers.

Authors are expected to cooperate with investigations and provide clarifications when requested by editors.

Peer Review Confidentiality

Reviewer identities and reports are handled confidentially unless reviewers choose to sign their reviews. Authors should not attempt to contact reviewers directly.

Editors ensure that reviewer comments are constructive and relevant to the manuscript, and they may remove inappropriate content before forwarding feedback.

Data Sharing Policy

The journal supports responsible data sharing and expects authors to provide data availability statements. Exceptions must be justified and supported by ethical or legal constraints.

Transparent data practices support reproducibility and help readers verify the robustness of results.

Commercial Independence

Editorial decisions are independent of advertising, sponsorship, or commercial relationships. Financial considerations do not influence acceptance or rejection decisions.

Any sponsored content or supplements are clearly labeled and subject to the same quality standards as regular submissions.

Human and Animal Research

Manuscripts involving human participants must include ethics committee approval and informed consent statements. Animal studies should follow internationally accepted welfare standards and report protocol approvals.

Submissions that do not meet ethical requirements may be returned for clarification or rejected to protect participants and research integrity.

Transparency and Reporting

The journal encourages adherence to reporting guidelines and requires disclosures that allow readers to assess study quality. Clear reporting supports reproducibility and strengthens trust in published findings.

Editors may request additional documentation or clarifications when reporting is incomplete or inconsistent.

Post Publication Dialogue

JTMH welcomes scholarly discussion after publication. If substantive concerns are raised, the editorial office will review the issue and determine whether a correction or clarification is required.

Authors are expected to engage constructively with post publication queries and provide data or explanations when needed to maintain the integrity of the scientific record.