ApexMed – Journal of Health Sciences
ApexMed is dedicated to excellence in medical and health sciences publishing. These editorial guidelines provide a transparent and ethical framework for authors, reviewers, and editors, ensuring that all submissions are handled with scientific integrity, fairness, and professionalism across all stages of the publication process.
Manuscripts must be original and fall within the scope of clinical medicine, biomedical sciences, public health, or health policy. Authors are encouraged to review ApexMed's Aims & Scope before submitting.
All submissions undergo a mandatory plagiarism check using tools such as Turnitin. ApexMed enforces a strict 10% similarity threshold. Submissions above this limit may be rejected or returned for revision.
Submissions must comply with Author Guidelines, and include:
Title and author information
Abstract and keywords
Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion (IMRAD structure)
References (APA or Vancouver Style, depending on study type)
Tables, figures, ethical statements, funding disclosure
All accepted articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), allowing distribution with attribution, but prohibiting commercial reuse or modification.
ApexMed operates a double-blind review process to ensure objectivity:
Authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other
At least two independent expert reviewers evaluate each manuscript
Reviewers are selected based on subject expertise and must have no conflicts of interest with the authors or institutions involved.
All review materials are strictly confidential. Reviewers and editors are prohibited from sharing or using unpublished content.
Reviewers are expected to return feedback within 2–4 weeks. Editors monitor the workflow to minimize delays.
Based on reviewer input, editors may:
Accept the manuscript
Request minor or major revisions
Reject the manuscript
All decisions are communicated to authors with constructive feedback.
Authors must respond to each reviewer comment with clarity and submit a revised manuscript within the assigned timeframe.
Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a formal request. Appeals are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief and, if needed, an independent expert.
All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the work. The corresponding author ensures that all contributors agree with the content and submission.
All authors, reviewers, and editors must declare any financial, institutional, or personal interests that may affect the objectivity of the manuscript or review.
Studies involving human subjects, animals, or clinical trials must include ethical approval (e.g., IRB/ethics committee approval) and informed consent statements.
If serious errors, ethical violations, or integrity issues are discovered post-publication, ApexMed will:
Publish corrections (Erratum/Corrigendum)
Issue formal retractions with full transparency
Update indexes and notify readers accordingly
All published content is permanently archived in reliable repositories to ensure long-term accessibility and citation.
Editorial board members are selected based on their expertise, research background, and dedication to ethical publishing.
Board members contribute to:
Peer review
Editorial strategy and innovation
Upholding scientific and ethical standards
Board composition is periodically refreshed to promote diversity, innovation, and engagement.
The editorial office is available to respond to inquiries regarding:
Manuscript status
Submission guidelines
Revision instructions
All communication during the editorial workflow must be professional, timely, and respectful, fostering collaboration between authors, editors, and reviewers.
By adhering to these guidelines, ApexMed – Journal of Health Sciences ensures the publication of trustworthy, ethically sound, and scientifically valuable research for the advancement of global health.
