Policy Documents
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.
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1. Publication Policies
Comprehensive guide on publication frequency, open access, archiving, and general ethical guidelines.
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2. Adherence to Community Standards
[cite_start]Our commitment to integrity, authenticity, and community engagement[cite: 2].
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3. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
[cite_start]Ethical guidelines for the use of AI tools in research, writing, and peer review[cite: 3].
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4. Conflict of Interest & Rights
[cite_start]Policies covering conflict of interest disclosures, human/animal rights, and informed consent[cite: 4].
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5. Data Sharing Policy
[cite_start]Guidelines on data availability statements, repositories, and FAIR data principles[cite: 5].
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6. Editor Selection Policy
[cite_start]Criteria and processes for the selection and appointment of editorial board members[cite: 6].
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7. Ethics Statement
[cite_start]Responsibilities of authors, editors, and reviewers regarding publication ethics and malpractice[cite: 7].
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8. Grant Support & Financial Disclosure
[cite_start]Requirements for disclosing funding sources, grants, and financial support[cite: 8].
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9. Peer Review Policy & Process
[cite_start]Overview of our double-blind peer review system and reviewer guidelines[cite: 9].



