Journal Policy Documents

Below is a comprehensive list of Health Innovation Journal Africa (HIJ Africa) policy documents. Click to view or download the full PDF versions.

• 1. Publication Policies

  Comprehensive guide on publication frequency, open access, archiving, and general ethical guidelines.

• 2. Adherence to Community Standards

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  Our commitment to integrity, authenticity, and community engagement[cite: 2].

• 3. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

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  Ethical guidelines for the use of AI tools in research, writing, and peer review[cite: 3].

• 4. Conflict of Interest & Rights

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  Policies covering conflict of interest disclosures, human/animal rights, and informed consent[cite: 4].

• 5. Data Sharing Policy

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  Guidelines on data availability statements, repositories, and FAIR data principles[cite: 5].

• 6. Editor Selection Policy

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  Criteria and processes for the selection and appointment of editorial board members[cite: 6].

• 7. Ethics Statement

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  Responsibilities of authors, editors, and reviewers regarding publication ethics and malpractice[cite: 7].

• 8. Grant Support & Financial Disclosure

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  Requirements for disclosing funding sources, grants, and financial support[cite: 8].

• 9. Peer Review Policy & Process

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  Overview of our double-blind peer review system and reviewer guidelines[cite: 9].