MJGHE

Editorial Board

Editorial Policy

Authors Guide

About MJGHE

Mogito Open Access Journal of Global Health & Epidemiology (MJGHE)

At the Mogito Open Access Journal of Global Health & Epidemiology (MJGHE), we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and academic integrity in global health publishing. This policy outlines the ethical responsibilities of authors, editors, peer reviewers, and the publisher to ensure the credibility, reliability, and scientific value of all published research.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Originality & Plagiarism

All submitted manuscripts must be original, properly cited, and not under consideration elsewhere. MJGHE utilizes plagiarism detection tools to verify content authenticity. Plagiarism, data fabrication, or duplicate submission is strictly prohibited.

Authorship Criteria

Authorship is reserved for individuals who have made substantial contributions—such as designing the study, analyzing data, interpreting results, or drafting and revising the manuscript. All listed authors must approve the final version before submission.

Data Accuracy & Transparency

Authors are responsible for presenting accurate, complete, and reproducible data. Any form of data manipulation, fabrication, or selective reporting will lead to immediate rejection or retraction. Authors may be required to provide raw data during the review process.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

All financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the research must be disclosed at the time of submission. Full transparency is essential for maintaining trust in the scientific record.

Ethical Approval & Consent

Research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data must be approved by a recognized ethics committee or institutional review board. Informed consent must be obtained and documented for all human subjects and study participants.

2. Responsibilities of Editors

Editorial Independence

Editors make decisions based solely on the manuscript’s scientific merit, relevance, and originality, independent of the authors’ identity, affiliation, or personal beliefs. Editorial decisions are free from political, commercial, or institutional influence.

Fair & Timely Peer Review

All manuscripts undergo a rigorous, double-blind peer review process. Editors are responsible for ensuring impartial, constructive, and timely evaluations by qualified reviewers.

Confidentiality

Editors must treat all submissions with strict confidentiality and may not share or use any part of the manuscript before publication without the authors’ consent.

Managing Conflicts of Interest

Editors must disclose any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling any manuscript where a conflict may impair objectivity. Such manuscripts will be reassigned to an unbiased editorial member.

3. Responsibilities of Peer Reviewers

Objective Evaluation

Reviewers must provide fair, balanced, and scientifically grounded feedback, focusing on the quality, originality, and significance of the research. Personal bias or inappropriate remarks will not be tolerated.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts under review must be kept confidential. Reviewers must not share, copy, or use the content for personal or professional gain.

Disclosure of Conflicts

Reviewers must declare any potential conflicts of interest and decline to review manuscripts where impartiality cannot be guaranteed.

4. Publisher Responsibilities

MJGHE is published by Mogito Open Access Journals, which upholds the ethical principles set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The publisher supports:

• Editorial and scientific independence

• Equitable global access to public health knowledge

• Transparent data reporting and responsible authorship

• Prevention and resolution of ethical violations in scholarly publishing

5. Handling Research Misconduct

MJGHE takes all allegations of research misconduct seriously, including but not limited to:

• Plagiarism

• Data falsification or manipulation

• Unethical research practices

• Authorship disputes

When a concern is reported, MJGHE will conduct a confidential investigation, request documentation, and, if necessary, contact the author’s institution. Confirmed misconduct may result in rejection, retraction, or public correction.

6. Retraction & Correction Policy

To safeguard the integrity of the scientific record, MJGHE uses the following measures:

• Erratum – For publisher errors that do not affect study validity

• Corrigendum – For author-initiated corrections

• Retraction – For cases of confirmed misconduct or critical data flaws

All corrections and retractions will be clearly marked, documented, and linked to the original article.

Commitment to Integrity

At MJGHE, we believe ethical publishing is central to advancing global health and improving population outcomes. We call upon all contributors—authors, reviewers, editors, and readers—to uphold these principles in every submission and publication decision.

Report Concerns or Misconduct

Email: mjghe@mogitojournals.org
Website: www.mogitojournals.org

About (MJGHE)

Welcome to the Mogito Open Access Journal of Global Health & Epidemiology (MJGHE) a dynamic, peer-reviewed platform dedicated to advancing public health, epidemiological research, and health equity worldwide.

MJGHE is more than a journal it is a global voice for data-driven action, interdisciplinary collaboration, and transformative public health scholarship. We spotlight evidence-based research that informs policy, strengthens health systems, and improves population-level outcomes across borders.