About the Journal
Journal of Chitwan Medical College (JCMC) is an open-access, peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary biomedical journal dedicated to advancing health sciences. Established in 2010 as the official publication of Chitwan Medical College (CMC) in Bharatpur, Nepal, JCMC began as an annual publication. It transitioned to a quarterly publication in January 2014 and will adopt a bimonthly publication schedule starting with the Jan-Feb 2025 issue.
Adherence to International Standards
JCMC adheres to the following international standards and guidelines:
- International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE): For uniform requirements for manuscripts submitted to biomedical journals.
- World Association of Medical Editors (WAME): For best editorial practices.
- Council of Science Editors (CSE): For best editorial practices.
- Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE): For maintaining high ethical standards in publication.
Scope and Sections
JCMC publishes a wide range of articles across various sections, including:
- Original Articles
- Review Articles
- Case Reports/Series
- Audits
- Images in Clinical Sciences
- Editorials
- Viewpoints
- Book Reviews
- Medical Education
- Specially Invited Articles
- Letters to the Editor
The journal serves as a platform for disseminating high-quality research and fostering dialogue among healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators in the field of biomedical sciences.
While submitting through the online system, four mandatory files are 1. manuscript for e.g. original article template, case report template) , 2. blinded manuscript (for e.g. original article blinded de-identified template ), 3. authorship declaration form jcmc oct2024 with complete the metadata, i.e. detail information for all the authors name/sir name, email, ORCID, affiliation (and enter information during online submission), 4. ethical approval letter (case report consent form) etc. These data are a must for publication later.
Scope of the Journal
The Editorial Board decided that JCMC should cater to a broad audience, not just those engaged in clinical research. The journal encourages healthcare professionals—including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, dentists, and others—to take responsibility for addressing regional health issues through research and publication. JCMC welcomes articles of general interest as well as scientific studies relevant to the region, ensuring wide readership and regular contributions from researchers. The journal also promotes critical thinking among the new generation of medical professionals and encourages international research collaborations to produce high-quality publications.
Publisher and Publication Frequency
JCMC is published bimonthly starting from the Jan-Feb 2025 issue by Chitwan Medical College.
Funding
All expenses of JCMC are covered by Chitwan Medical College.
Publication Charge Policy
JCMC does not charge any fees for submission, article processing, publication, or access. Priority is given to scientifically conducted research by authors from developing countries to enhance the visibility of their work within the global scientific community.
Privacy Policy
Names and email addresses provided to JCMC are used exclusively for journal-related purposes and are not shared with third parties. However, the corresponding author’s email and phone number are published with their article to facilitate communication among researchers.
Open Access Policy
JCMC provides immediate open access to its content, allowing readers to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to full-text articles for any lawful purpose, provided proper credit is given to the author and journal.
Archiving Policy
JCMC utilizes the LOCKSS and CLOCKSS systems for long-term digital preservation and archiving. Content is preserved with explicit publisher permission and is secured through written contracts or online permission statements.
Copyright
Authors retain copyright and grant JCMC the right of first publication under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Authors may also distribute their work non-exclusively (e.g., in institutional repositories or books) with acknowledgment of its initial publication in JCMC. Preprint sharing is encouraged to foster productive exchanges and increase citation potential.
Complaint Policy
For concerns or complaints regarding publication misconduct, contact JCMC at [email protected]. The editorial team will investigate and take appropriate action while maintaining privacy as permitted by law.
Conflict of Interest
Authors, peer reviewers, editors, and editorial staff must disclose any potential conflicts of interest using the ICMJE Uniform Disclosure Form for Potential Conflicts of Interest.
Protection of Research Participants and Patients’ Rights to Privacy
Studies involving humans must comply with ethical standards set by the responsible committee (e.g., Nepal Health Research Council) and the WMA Declaration of Helsinki. Animal studies must follow institutional or national guidelines, with evidence of ethical approval provided upon request. Ethical practices must be detailed in the 'METHODS' section of research articles.
Case Reports
Patient identifiers (names, initials, hospital numbers) must not be used, especially in illustrative material. Written consent forms must be retained and provided upon request.
Research and Publication Ethics Policy
JCMC is committed to maintaining research integrity. Suspected misconduct in published or submitted articles should be reported to the journal. JCMC reserves the right to investigate and collaborate with relevant authorities to uphold ethical standards.
Endorsement of Guidelines and Checklists
JCMC endorses the use of appropriate reporting guidelines (e.g., CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, STARD, CARE) for health research manuscripts. Authors are encouraged to submit completed checklists and flow diagrams alongside their manuscripts, indicating where each item is addressed. This practice enhances manuscript quality, facilitates peer review, and improves publication prospects.
