MJEMP Editorial Policy

At the Mogito Open Access Journals of Evidence-Based Medical Practice (MJEMP), our editorial policy reflects an unwavering commitment to scientific rigor, transparency in evidence appraisal, open access dissemination, and interdisciplinary collaboration. MJEMP operates under a robust editorial framework designed to uphold the quality, applicability, and ethical standards of all published content, spanning the full continuum of evidence-based medical practice—from foundational research to clinical implementation and health policy.

Mogito Open Access Journals of Evidence-Based Medical Practice (MJEMP)

1. Scope of Content

MJEMP publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed content that advances the science and implementation of evidence-based medical practice across all healthcare disciplines. The journal accepts:

  • Original research articles

  • Systematic reviews and meta-analyses

  • Clinical guidelines and practice recommendations

  • Implementation science reports

  • Case studies in evidence-based practice

  • Editorials, commentaries, and correspondence

MJEMP welcomes submissions addressing:

  • Evidence synthesis and clinical decision-making

  • Comparative effectiveness research

  • Quality improvement and patient safety

  • Practice-based research and health outcomes

  • Guidelines development and implementation

  • Healthcare policy informed by evidence

  • Innovations in evidence dissemination and education

2. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to MJEMP undergo a double-blind peer review to ensure objective and rigorous evaluation. Submissions are reviewed by at least two independent experts, with the following review criteria:

  • Scientific merit and methodological rigor

  • Relevance to evidence-based medical practice

  • Originality and innovation

  • Practical applicability in clinical or health systems settings

  • Clarity and quality of writing

Conflicting reviews may prompt the involvement of a third reviewer or senior editorial oversight. Authors are expected to revise manuscripts in response to reviewer comments.

The editorial team makes the final decision and ensures that the review process is fair, timely, and confidential.

3. Authorship & Contributions

MJEMP adheres to authorship standards defined by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to at least one of the following:

  • Conceptualization and study design

  • Data acquisition, analysis, or interpretation

  • Drafting or critically revising the manuscript

  • Final approval and accountability for the published work

Individual author contributions must be disclosed at submission. Guest authorship, ghostwriting, or honorary authorship is strictly prohibited.

4. Ethical Standards

MJEMP maintains the highest ethical standards, consistent with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. Authors must ensure:

  • Ethical approval and informed consent for human or animal studies

  • Full disclosure of conflicts of interest

  • Avoidance of plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification

  • No duplicate or redundant publication

Suspected misconduct will be investigated rigorously and may result in manuscript rejection or article retraction.

5. Open Access Policy

MJEMP is an open access journal, enabling unrestricted access to all published content. Articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), permitting use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

6. Data Transparency & Availability

Authors are encouraged to provide data availability statements and share the datasets supporting their findings. Exceptions may apply in cases involving patient confidentiality or legal restrictions. Data sharing enhances reproducibility and scientific trust.

7. Corrections, Retractions & Expressions of Concern

MJEMP is committed to preserving the scholarly record. The journal will issue:

  • Corrections for honest errors

  • Retractions for serious misconduct or flawed data

  • Expressions of concern when investigations are ongoing

All such notices will be clearly indicated and linked to the original article.

8. Editorial Independence

MJEMP operates with full editorial independence, free from influence by publishers, sponsors, or commercial interests. Editors and reviewers are selected based on expertise, objectivity, and integrity. The journal does not accept advertisements or funding that could compromise editorial judgment.

9. Appeals & Complaints

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a reasoned response. Appeals will be reviewed by a senior editorial committee. Ethical concerns or complaints should be directed to the Editor-in-Chief and will be handled according to COPE best practices.

10. Indexing and Archiving

MJEMP is actively pursuing inclusion in major academic and biomedical indexing platforms, including:

  • DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)

  • Scopus

  • PubMed Central

All published content is digitally archived to ensure long-term accessibility and citation integrity.

Contact

For questions or inquiries related to editorial policies, please contact:
editors_mjemp@mogitojournal.org

Call for Editors

We are proud to collaborate with a distinguished team of scholars, researchers, and healthcare professionals from around the world. Our Editorial Board Members bring deep expertise across the continuum of evidence-based medical practice — from clinical decision-making and health outcomes research to implementation science, public health, and policy integration.

Together, they uphold the highest standards of peer review, publication ethics, and scientific rigor, ensuring that every article we publish contributes meaningfully to real-world clinical care and informed healthcare policy.

Their dedication to advancing evidence-based medicine and expanding open access to trusted, actionable research is the foundation of MJEMP’s mission and impact.

Join Our Editorial Team

We are currently expanding our Editorial Board and invite qualified professionals who are committed to clinical excellence and research integrity to apply.

If you are passionate about scholarly publishing, patient-centered healthcare, and the global sharing of medical evidence, we welcome you to be part of our growing team.

Interested applicants should send a brief statement of interest and CV to:
editors_mjemp@mogitojournals.org

Contribute your expertise. Shape the future of evidence-based care. Join MJEMP.

Dr. Elena Nyarko

Editor in Chief

Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and Public Health Policy