Editorial Policies
Last updated: August, 2026.
GJMS journal upholds strict ethical standards and requires that all submitted manuscripts be original works that have not been previously published or submitted elsewhere. Submitted manuscripts are likely screened for plagiarism using detection software. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized content are typically desk rejected without further processing. Authors are required to properly cite and acknowledge all sources used.
Copyright and Licensing
As an open-access journal, the journal likely operates under a Creative Commons license, which allows readers to freely access, read, download, and distribute published articles. Under common open-access models, authors typically retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right of first publication.
Retraction Policy
The journal is expected to follow the retraction guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics. An article may be retracted if significant issues are identified post-publication, including:
- Scientific misconduct or data concerns
- Plagiarism
- Duplicate publication
- Compromised peer review
- Authorship irregularities
When a retraction occurs, the online version of the article typically remains accessible but is clearly marked as “retracted”.