Funding Sources & Complaints Policy
Funding Sources
Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine requires transparent disclosure of all funding sources for each published study to ensure the integrity and credibility of scientific research.
General Funding Transparency
Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine requests that all funding sources for published studies be disclosed clearly. Authors must indicate any financial support provided by institutions or organizations.
Funding Disclosure
Authors are expected to clearly state all financial support received during their research. This support may come from government agencies, universities, private sector funding, or research grants. Funding information should be included at the end of the manuscript under the “Funding Sources” section.
Conflict of Interest and Independence
Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine expects authors to conduct their research independently of funding sources and to maintain objectivity. Authors should confirm that funding sources had no influence on the research outcomes or interpretation. Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
Role of Funding Institutions
Authors should indicate whether funding institutions had any role in the research design, data collection, analysis, or publication process. If funding sources influenced the results or reporting, this should be transparently disclosed.
Studies Without Financial Support
If a study did not receive financial support, authors are required to include a statement such as, “This research received no external funding.” It is mandatory to declare if no external funding was received.
Compliance with Funding and Publication Policies
The declaration of funding sources is part of our commitment to ethical publishing standards. Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine supports transparency in scientific publishing and carefully reviews funding statements to ensure they align with the journal’s neutrality.
Journal’s Financial Support by Bayrakol MP
Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine receives funding support from Bayrakol MP. The organization provides resources to support the publication process, ensuring the quality and accessibility of content. Detailed information regarding the nature of this support is available on bayrakol.org
Process for Missing Declarations
In cases where funding declarations are incomplete, the article’s review process may be halted until all required information is provided by the author. Articles with missing funding information are returned to the author for completion.
Contact Information
For questions regarding funding source declarations, please contact us at info@acamedicine.com
Complaints Policy
Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine values feedback from readers, authors, and reviewers, and addresses all complaints seriously.
General Complaint Handling Principles
Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine treats all complaints with respect and handles them in a fair, transparent, and impartial manner. Appropriate resolutions are provided following a thorough review.
Complaint Review Process
All complaints are carefully reviewed by the editorial team. Responses are provided as promptly as possible to ensure a timely resolution. The complaint process follows our journal’s ethical standards, international publishing norms, and COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
Scope of Complaints
Complaints may relate to issues such as the peer review process, publication decisions, plagiarism, and ethical concerns. Readers and authors may provide feedback regarding peer review reports, editorial decisions, or ethical matters.
Complaint Submission and Steps
Complaints should be submitted in writing to info@acamedicine.com with detailed information and relevant background. Once received, complaints are reviewed by the editor or editorial board members, and an appropriate process is initiated. COPE guidelines are consulted when necessary.
Response Time and Follow-Up
We strive to respond to complaints as soon as possible, typically within 10 business days. If a more detailed investigation is required, the complainant will be kept informed about the progress of the process.
Appeals on Peer Review Reports and Publication Decisions
Appeals related to peer review reports or publication decisions should be submitted to info@acamedicine.com with a detailed explanation. Appeals are reviewed objectively, and if necessary, an independent reviewer may be consulted.
Confidentiality and Impartiality
All complaints are treated as confidential and are shared only with authorized personnel involved in the process. Complaints are handled with strict adherence to confidentiality and impartiality principles. Any conflicts of interest are considered in the complaint process.
Unresolved Complaints
If a complaint cannot be resolved or if the complainant remains unsatisfied, they may forward their complaint to COPE. Our journal is committed to following ethical publishing standards as set by international guidelines.
Contact Information
For any complaints or feedback, please contact us directly at info@acamedicine.com. We are available to assist with any concerns regarding our publication.