Policies

Editorial and Peer Review Policy:

The “Healthline” journal follows double blind peer review process. Following receipt of a manuscript from the authors, the manuscript undergoes an editorial review (by editor in chief/executive editor/joint editor). If the manuscript is found appropriate for the further process following the editorial review, the blind manuscript is sent to two anonymous peer reviewers. It is ensured that the reviewers are having qualifications of post-graduation or higher in the concerned subjects and not from the same institute where the authors belong. Upon completion of peer review, the changes suggested by the reviewers are forwarded to the authors and modifications are sought with explanations (if required). The revised manuscript is again forwarded to the concerned reviewers. If the reviewers are satisfied with the revisions from the authors, the manuscript is accepted, and formative changes are done for the publication. At any stage of review, if editorial board members or reviewers find the manuscript unsuitable for the publication, the manuscript is rejected. If manuscript is found suitable, the average time taken for publication of manuscript is about 90 days.

Open Access Policies

As part of our commitment to knowledge sharing and collaboration, the journal operates under an open-access model. All articles published in Healthline Journal are freely available online, ensuring that research can reach a broad audience and have a greater impact.

Digital Archiving Policies

The journal ensures long-term digital preservation of its content through partnerships with leading archiving systems, including the PKP Preservation Network (PN) and CLOCKSS.

Policy regarding the plagiarism, disputed authorship, data misconduct etc.

The Healthline Journal has a strict "zero tolerance" policy regarding plagiarism, disputed authorship, data fudging, data manipulation, and scientific misconduct. When such a matter arises on its own or is brought to our attention, the statements are collected first, and the matter is then investigated by an expert committee of three members drawn from the editorial board, in consultation with the President and Secretary General. If the author(s) are found guilty, action(s) are taken, which may include any or all of the following.

  1. Retraction of the article and releasing this information into the public domain,
  2. Blacklisting the author(s) in Healthline and other IAPSM-affiliated journals
  3. Notifying the author's employer(s).
  4. Notifying the national professional regulatory body, such as the Medical and Dental Council of India.