Frequently Asked Questions - Medical Journal IMJ Health
Comprehensive FAQ for Authors, Reviewers & Readers
Welcome to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of Medical Journal IMJ Health. This page provides clear answers about submission, review, publication, fees, indexing, and ethical standards to ensure a smooth publishing experience.
FAQ Categories
Submission Process
Review & Acceptance
Publication Fees
Post-Publication
Frequently Asked Questions by Authors and Their Answers
You can submit your article online via the Submit Article Link on the journal's homepage. You can also email your submission to info.imjh@gmail.com or info@imjhealth.org. Electronic submission helps reduce processing time and speeds up publication.
Publishing with Medical Journal IMJ Health is open access, ensuring your article is available to everyone. An Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied to cover editorial and production costs. Payment details and a secure gateway are available below.
Please check the "Guidelines for Authors" page available on the homepage under the top menu.
We provide templates to help you format your article. You can download these from the Related Forms link.
All articles should be in English. If English is not your first language, please ensure your article is edited by a native speaker before submission to help reviewers focus on the scientific content.
Yes, we accept supplementary material such as images (JPG), Word, and PDF files. Although the submission system only allows PDF or Word files, you can send other materials via email. For more details on supported formats, please refer to the Contact Us page or email us directly.
We publish articles that are relevant to medical, health, and pharmaceutical sciences. If your article is not a fit, we may suggest resubmitting it to a more appropriate journal. The decision to accept or reject will be based on the peer review.
Once accepted, you will need to:
- Submit a completed copyright form
- Submit a registration form
- Complete the publication fee payment
- Review and confirm the final version of your article
After this, we will process and finalize your article for publication.
The copyright form ensures that the journal has the rights to publish and distribute your article. It also confirms that the article is original and authored by you.
Yes, you are free to share your article electronically with others or on social media. Visit our Article Sharing Policy for further details.
You can track your article's status by clicking on the "Track Your Article" link available on the journal's website.
Once published, changes cannot be made. Before final publication, we send you a proof for final review where you can request changes.
After publication, you can access your article through the Archives section of the Medical Journal IMJ Health website. Search for your article by title, author, volume, or issue.
Yes, all articles are assigned a DigiTAL Identification Number (DIN) and DOI, which serves as a unique digital ID for your article. This ensures better visibility and security. Additionally, each article receives a DOI.
We accept:
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles
- Case Studies
- Short Communications
- Methodological Papers
- Letters to the Editor
All submissions must be within the scope of medical, health, and pharmaceutical sciences.
IMJ Health uses a double-blind peer review system where:
- Each submission is reviewed by 2-3 expert reviewers
- Both authors and reviewers remain anonymous
- Reviewers evaluate scientific merit, methodology, and ethical compliance
- Average review time: 5-7 days
Our fee structure is:
- Academic Faculty/Others: ₹4,000 (India) / $100 (International)
- Students/Research Scholars: ₹3,000 (India) / $80 (International)
- IMJH Members/Reviewers: ₹2,000 (India) / $60 (International)
Fee payment is required only after manuscript acceptance.
Yes, IMJ Health is committed to indexing in major academic databases. We are a CrossRef member and work continuously to expand our indexing coverage for maximum visibility.
All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software. The acceptable limit is:
- Maximum 20% similarity including references
- Maximum 5% similarity excluding references
Manuscripts exceeding these limits will be rejected.
Our rapid publication timeline:
- Submission Deadline: 20th of each month
- Review Process: 5-7 days average
- Publication Date: 1st of following month
- Total Time: 10-15 days from acceptance
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