Author Policies

 

1. Data Sharing Policy

Our journal encourages the sharing of data and research results to promote scientific transparency and collaboration. Authors must submit the datasets and supplementary materials alongside their manuscripts when possible. All shared data should be publicly available or made available upon reasonable request.

2. Open Access Policy

Heart Research follows an Open Access model, meaning all published articles are freely available to readers worldwide. This enhances the visibility and impact of research on HIV/AIDS treatment.

3. Withdrawal Policy

Authors can request to withdraw their manuscript before it is published. Once accepted for publication, the manuscript cannot be withdrawn, except under extenuating circumstances. Withdrawal requests should be directed to the editorial team.

5. English Language Editing

Authors are encouraged to have their manuscripts professionally edited for language quality before submission. Manuscripts with significant language issues may be returned to authors for revision.

6. Plagiarism Policy

We take plagiarism seriously. All submissions undergo plagiarism detection using software tools. Any manuscripts found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected and authors will be informed accordingly.

7. Complaints Policy

We are committed to resolving any complaints regarding our published content, peer review process, or editorial decisions. Authors and readers can contact the editorial team with complaints, which will be reviewed and addressed promptly.

8. Article Processing Charge

There is an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted articles to cover the cost of the publishing process. Waivers and discounts may be available based on financial need or other considerations.

9. Licensing Policy

Articles published in Heart Research are available under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This ensures the content is freely accessible and reusable with appropriate credit given to the authors.

10. Rights and Grants to the Author

Authors retain the rights to their work, including the right to reuse and reproduce their work in other venues. However, upon submission to the journal, authors grant the publisher a license to publish the work.

11. Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with our submission guidelines. Authors should follow specific formatting instructions, including structuring the paper, referencing style, and preparing tables and figures for submission.

12. Submission of Manuscript

All manuscripts must be submitted via our online submission system. Detailed instructions on submitting, including how to prepare supporting documents, are available on our submission page.

13. Sample Paper

Authors can access a sample paper to understand the structure and formatting required for submission. This will serve as a useful guide during the manuscript preparation phase.

14. Errata, Retractions, and Corrigenda Policy

In case of errors or misprints in the published articles, an erratum or corrigendum will be published. Retractions will occur in cases of research misconduct, including falsification of data or plagiarism.

15. Human and Animal Rights Policy

Research involving human subjects or animals must comply with ethical standards, including informed consent and approval from relevant ethics committees. Authors must provide details of these approvals with their manuscript submissions.

16. APC Waiver Policy

Authors from low-income countries may apply for an Article Processing Charge (APC) waiver. The waiver request must be submitted at the time of manuscript submission.

17. Participant/Patient Privacy and Informed Consent

Research involving patient data must comply with confidentiality laws and ethical standards. Informed consent should be obtained from participants for any data use in the research.

18. Digital Preservation

All published content is archived in digital repositories to ensure long-term availability. We are committed to maintaining the integrity and accessibility of all research published in our journal.

19. Check List

Before submitting your manuscript, please refer to our submission checklist to ensure all required documents and information are included.

20. Author’s Agreement Form

Authors are required to sign an agreement form that outlines the terms and conditions of publication. This form must be submitted along with the manuscript.