Republishing Policy

Update: 1/4/2025
The Advanced Journal of Biomedicine & Medicine (AJBM) adheres to the COPE Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing and does not allow duplicate or redundant publication.

1. Duplicate Submission and Publication

  • Manuscripts submitted to AJBM must be original and unpublished.

  • Submissions that have been published in whole or in part in another journal, book, conference proceeding, or online platform will not be considered.

  • This restriction applies to all languages. Translations or re-submissions of articles already published in another language (including local or non-English journals) are not permitted.

2. Redundant and Overlapping Publication

  • Articles that overlap substantially with previously published work, without clear citation or justification, will be rejected.

  • If duplicate or redundant publication is identified after publication, AJBM will issue a Retraction Notice or Expression of Concern in line with COPE Retraction Guidelines.

3. Secondary Publications (Exceptions)

  • In limited cases, AJBM may consider republication of important research (e.g., policy statements, guidelines, or consensus documents) if:

    • Authors have received written approval from the copyright holder of the original publication.

    • The secondary publication provides clear citation to the original article.

    • Readers are informed that the work has been previously published.

  • Such cases will be handled transparently and in accordance with ICMJE recommendations on overlapping publications.

4. Author Responsibilities

  • Authors must declare during submission that their work has not been published elsewhere, in any language.

  • If related work is under consideration in another outlet, this must be disclosed in the cover letter.

  • Violations of this policy may result in rejection, retraction, or notification to authors’ institutions.

Privacy Policy (GDPR Compliance)

The Advanced Journal of Biomedicine & Medicine (AJBM) recognizes the importance of protecting personal data. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable privacy laws to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and lawful use of personal information.

1. Data Collection

We collect personal information (e.g., name, email, institutional affiliation, ORCID iD) for purposes including:

  • Manuscript submission and peer review management.

  • Editorial correspondence.

  • Publication metadata (author and reviewer details).

  • Journal communications (updates, announcements).

2. Data Use

Collected information is used only for editorial and publishing purposes, including:

  • Managing the peer-review process.

  • Publishing and indexing accepted articles.

  • Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors.

  • Ensuring compliance with publishing ethics and indexing requirements.

3. Data Protection

  • Personal data are stored securely in AJBM’s editorial management systems.

  • Access is restricted to authorized staff, editors, and service providers.

  • AJBM does not sell or misuse personal data.

4. Author and User Rights

In compliance with GDPR, users have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or update their personal information.

  • Request deletion of personal data where legally permissible.

  • Withdraw consent for specific uses of their data.