Introduction

FHIMA - Frontiers of Health Innovations and Medical Advances strictly follows the University Grants Commission (UGC) – Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics (CARE) protocols to promote academic integrity and publication ethics.

Quality and Ethics in Publication

• Manuscripts must reflect original, unpublished research.
• Plagiarism (including self-plagiarism) is strictly prohibited.
• All submissions must undergo peer review, preferably double-blind.
• Journals must maintain transparency in editorial and review processes.

Authorship and Contribution

• Authorship must be based on a substantial contribution to the research.
• Any form of guest, ghost, or gift authorship is unethical and unacceptable.
• The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors agree with the content and submission.

Citation and Referencing

• Authors must properly acknowledge all sources and influences.
• Use standard citation formats (e.g., APA, MLA, IEEE) according to the field.

FHIMA-Journal Transparency

• ISSN (print/online)
• Peer-review process
• Editorial board details
• APC (Article Processing Charges) if any

Misconduct and Retraction

• Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is prohibited.
• Papers may be retracted in case of proven misconduct, plagiarism, or ethical violations.

Open Access and Licensing

• Journals should indicate whether they are open-access, hybrid, or subscription-based.
• Licensing (such as Creative Commons) must be clearly stated.

Publication Fees

• APCs, DOI.
• Journals must display all charges on their websites.