Editorial Policies

The Journal of Reproductive Medicine is dedicated to upholding the integrity of all its activities and publications. To achieve this, the following guidelines have been adapted. These guidelines can be accessed at https://thereproductivemedicine.com/Home/Instructions_for_Authors. We strongly encourage authors to follow these guidelines, in conjunction with the policies outlined by JRM (please refer to the Authors section at www.thereproductivemedicine.com/Home/index), when conducting research and preparing their manuscript for publication.

 

Authors are also encouraged to refer to the Council of Science Editors' "Editorial Policies,” which can be found at https://thereproductivemedicine.com/Home/Editorial-Policies.

 

Authorship Criteria

For any manuscript submitted for consideration to The Journal of Reproductive Medicine, all authors must have made significant contributions to the work. The corresponding author takes on the responsibility of obtaining consent from all coauthors for the submission of all manuscript versions and any changes in authorship. While changes in authorship post-submission are discouraged, they may be made only with the approval of all authors, as indicated by their signatures on a revised copyright form provided by the Journal.

 

Authorship should be based on the following four criteria: (1) substantial contributions to the conception and design, data acquisition, or data analysis and interpretation, (2) participation in drafting the article or making substantive contributions to its revisions, (3) final approval of the version to be published, and (4) commitment to being accountable for all aspects of the work and ensuring the resolution of any questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work. All designated authors must meet all four criteria for authorship.

 

Conflicts of Interest

Upon submission, the corresponding author is required to disclose any actual or perceived conflicts of interest involving any author. It's important to note that a declared conflict of interest is a neutral term that does not imply any unethical behavior. Instead, it serves to inform all parties about relationships that could potentially impact scientific judgment or motives. These conflict of interest disclosures will be published in the article. If the authors have no conflicts of interest to declare, this should be explicitly stated at the time of manuscript submission.

 

Originality

The Journal of Reproductive Medicine accepts only manuscripts that present original work. Manuscripts that expand upon meeting abstracts and presentations are also accepted, provided that this is clearly stated on the manuscript's title page. Submission of duplicate content that has already been published elsewhere will be considered a breach of ethical conduct and will be investigated.

 

Ethics Policy

Authors are expected to accurately present experimental results and findings. Any evidence or allegations of violations of standard norms for publishing original research, such as publication without the approval of all authors, plagiarism, republishing data without acknowledgment, or inappropriate image manipulation, will be thoroughly investigated and may result in corrections or retractions of published articles. By submitting a manuscript to The Journal of Reproductive Medicine, authors commit to adhering to the Journal's policies and procedures for handling violations of these policies. They are also required to cooperate with any inquiry or investigation into such allegations.

 

Principles for the Publication of Medical Research Involving Human and Animal Subjects

Studies involving human subjects must adhere to the rules of the appropriate institutional review board or equivalent organization at the institution where the research was conducted. Additionally, they must adhere to the principles of the most recent revision of the World Medical Association's Declaration of Helsinki. A statement confirming ethical approval and compliance with Helsinki guidelines should be included in the paper. In studies involving human subjects, identifying information (e.g., names, true initials, recognizable images) should not be provided.

Studies involving animals should follow the ARRIVE guidelines for reporting in vivo experiments in animal research. A statement confirming institutional animal care and use committee approval or its equivalent must be included in the paper.

 

Aims and Scope

The Journal of Reproductive Medicine, has been an indispensable resource for Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Serving as the official periodical for six medical associations, JRM provides timely and pertinent information on the latest advancements and procedures in reproductive medicine. Published bimonthly, JRM features peer-reviewed articles and case reports contributed by leading specialists. Common topics include research, clinical practice, and case reports related to general obstetrics and gynecology, infertility, female cancers, gynecologic surgery, contraception, and medical education.

 

Peer Review Process

Upon receiving a new manuscript, the Editor assesses its suitability for the Journal based on topic and relevance. Suitable manuscripts are assigned to peer reviewers who are selected based on their expertise and interests. Reviewers' identities are kept confidential, and they are required to disclose any potential competing interests related to the manuscript they are reviewing. Reviewers provide a detailed evaluation of the manuscript, indicating whether it should be accepted, rejected, or revised for further consideration. The Journal considers reviewer comments and makes a determination regarding the manuscript's potential for acceptance. The final decision, along with the evaluation and anonymous reviewer comments and suggestions, is communicated to the author(s). If authors are invited to submit a revised manuscript, they are asked to provide a detailed list of revisions and address any questions or concerns raised by the reviewers. Reviewers then give a final determination on the revised manuscript's acceptability or need for further revision, with the Journal communicating the final decision to the author(s).

 

Policies on Conflict of Interest, Human and Animal Rights, and Informed Consent

Conflict of Interest

Authors must include a Financial Disclosure statement on the title page, disclosing any relationships or interests related to their work. All submitted manuscripts must include a Conflict of Interest statement listing all potential financial and non-financial conflicts of interest. If no conflicts of interest exist, authors should include the following statement on the title page: "Financial Disclosure: The authors have no connection to any companies or products mentioned in this article." A competing interest arises when an author's interpretation of data or presentation of information may be influenced by personal or financial relationships with individuals or organizations. Furthermore, if any author listed on the manuscript has an interest or association that could be seen as influencing their decision-making process, it should be declared at the time of submission. If the manuscript is accepted for publication, each author must provide their signature on a provided copyright assignment form and once again identify any financial disclosures or connections to companies or products mentioned in the manuscript. A Financial Disclosure statement with relevant information will be printed on the first page of the published article. Editors may request further information related to competing interests.

 

Human and Animal Rights

Authors should include a statement at the end of the Introduction section explaining the guidelines followed to ensure compliance with human and animal rights, as appropriate. All research must have been conducted within an appropriate ethical framework to be published in the Journal. The Editors reserve the right to question authors further and reject the manuscript if, at any time prior to publication, the research or editorial content is found to be in conflict with appropriate ethical considerations. Research involving human subjects, human material, or human data must have been carried out in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and approved by an appropriate ethics committee. All descriptions, data, charts, and photographs must ensure anonymity for study subjects or subjects of case reports.

 

Informed Consent
Authors should state that informed patient consent and ethics committee approval were obtained before conducting the study or treatment, where applicable. Authors must confirm that the original research was approved by the local institutional review board.