The International Journal of Molecular Medicine and Advance Sciences (IJMMAS) is committed to ensuring a fair, transparent, and impartial editorial process. The journal provides authors, reviewers, and readers with the opportunity to submit complaints or appeals regarding editorial decisions, peer review, publication ethics, or other aspects of the journal's publishing process.

IJMMAS follows the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) when handling complaints and appeals.

Complaints

The journal welcomes legitimate complaints concerning matters such as:

• Editorial or publication processes.
• Delays in manuscript handling.
• Peer review procedures.
• Publication ethics.
• Alleged research misconduct.
• Conflicts of interest.
• Authorship disputes.
• Editorial conduct.
• Production or publication errors.

All complaints will be acknowledged promptly and investigated confidentially, objectively, and without bias.

Appeals Against Editorial Decisions

Authors who believe that a manuscript has been rejected due to a factual error, misunderstanding, or procedural concern may submit a written appeal to the Editorial Office.

An appeal should include:

• The manuscript title and manuscript identification number (if applicable).
• A detailed explanation of the reasons for the appeal.
• Scientific evidence or supporting documentation relevant to the appeal.
• A clear response to the reviewers' and editors' comments, where applicable.

Submission of an appeal does not guarantee reconsideration or acceptance of the manuscript.

Appeal Review Process

Appeals are reviewed independently by the Editor-in-Chief or another appropriately designated editor who was not directly involved in the original decision whenever possible. Additional expert opinions or independent reviewers may be consulted if necessary.

The journal may uphold the original decision, request further revisions, initiate an additional peer review, or issue a new editorial decision based on the available evidence.

Complaints Related to Published Articles

Complaints concerning published articles, including allegations of plagiarism, ethical misconduct, inaccurate reporting, or other publication concerns, will be investigated in accordance with the journal's Publication Ethics Policy and the ethical recommendations of COPE and ICMJE.

Where necessary, appropriate editorial actions may include publication of a correction, expression of concern, or retraction.

Confidentiality

All complaints and appeals are handled confidentially. Information relating to an investigation will be disclosed only to individuals directly involved in the evaluation and resolution of the matter.

Final Decision

The final decision regarding any complaint or appeal rests with the Editor-in-Chief. Decisions are made after careful consideration of all available evidence and in accordance with the journal's editorial policies and internationally accepted publication ethics standards.

Policy Compliance

By submitting a manuscript to IJMMAS, authors agree to abide by the journal's editorial decisions and acknowledge their right to submit complaints or appeals through the procedures outlined in this policy. The journal is committed to resolving all complaints and appeals fairly, transparently, and in accordance with the recommendations of COPE and ICMJE.