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For submission enquiries, editorial correspondence, or general questions about the International Journal of Medical Education And Research, please use the form below or contact us directly.

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Common Enquiries

Submission

How long does the peer review process take?

Standard double-blind peer review typically takes 4–8 weeks from submission. Expedited review (£49.99 add-on) guarantees an editorial decision within 6 business days.

APC

When do I pay the Article Processing Charge?

The APC (€18.99) is charged only upon acceptance. There are no charges for submission, and rejected manuscripts incur no fees whatsoever.

Copyright

Who owns copyright of my published article?

Authors retain full copyright. IJMEAR holds only a non-exclusive licence to publish. Your work is published under Creative Commons CC BY 4.0, allowing maximum reuse.

Open Access

Is my article freely available after publication?

Yes. All articles are immediately and permanently open access with no embargo period. There are no subscription fees — anyone worldwide can read your work for free.

Scope

What topics does IJMEAR publish?

The journal covers medical education, clinical research, healthcare policy, public health, epidemiology, patient safety, biomedical sciences, and all areas of healthcare research.

Ethics

What is IJMEAR's policy on research misconduct?

IJMEAR follows COPE guidelines. All cases of suspected fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, or duplicate submission are investigated according to COPE flowcharts.

Waivers

Are APC waivers available for LMIC authors?

Yes. Authors from low- and middle-income countries may apply for a full or partial APC waiver. Contact the editorial office before submission with your institutional details.

Preprints

Can I post a preprint before submitting?

Yes. Preprints on bioRxiv, medRxiv, SSRN, or similar repositories are encouraged. Please declare the preprint DOI/URL in the Declarations section of your submission form.