The International Journal of Research in General Medicine and Health (IJRGH) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and respecting the intellectual property rights of authors, researchers, healthcare professionals, institutions, and publishers.

Any claim regarding copyright infringement related to content published in IJRGH should be formally submitted to the Editorial Office at editor@IJRGH.com with the subject line:

“Copyright Infringement Claim – IJRGH”

Submission of Claims

The complaint must include clear and documented evidence supporting the claim that the material has been previously published, copyrighted, patented, or otherwise legally protected by the aggrieved party prior to the publication of the concerned article in IJRGH.

The evidence may include, but is not limited to:

• Original publication details
• Copyright registration documents
• Patent documentation (if applicable)
• Official links or records proving prior publication
• Institutional or publisher verification documents
• Any other relevant supporting materials

Review and Investigation

Upon receipt of a copyright infringement claim, the Editorial Board of IJRGH will carefully review the submitted evidence. If the claim is considered valid for investigation, the corresponding author of the concerned article will be notified and requested to provide a detailed explanation.

The evaluation and discussion process will be conducted transparently, ensuring fair consideration of the perspectives of both the claimant and the author(s).

The journal may also consult independent reviewers, subject experts, or legal advisors if necessary during the investigation process.

Editorial Decision

The Editorial Board of IJRGH reserves the full authority to determine the validity of any copyright claim after thorough examination.

Based on the findings:

• If the claim is confirmed and justified, the concerned manuscript may be removed from the journal website, archives, indexing records, and online servers.
• If the issue involves minor corrections, such as missing citations, references, acknowledgements, or permissions, the author(s) may be requested to submit a revised version incorporating the necessary amendments.
• The corrected or revised manuscript may be subject to editorial or peer review, consistent with the journal’s standard review procedures.
• In cases involving serious ethical or legal violations, the journal may issue a formal retraction notice in accordance with its Retraction Policy.

Response Time

IJRGH treats all copyright-related concerns with the highest priority. A formal acknowledgement or response will normally be issued within three (3) working days, provided the claim includes adequate documented evidence and supporting information.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

The International Journal of Research in General Medicine and Health (IJRGH) strictly adheres to international publishing ethics and is dedicated to safeguarding the rights of authors, reviewers, healthcare researchers, institutions, and copyright holders.

Any misuse of intellectual property, unethical publication practice, plagiarism, or unauthorized use of copyrighted material is treated seriously and addressed promptly according to established academic, legal, and publishing standards.

The journal remains committed to promoting ethical medical and healthcare research while maintaining transparency, integrity, and accountability in scholarly publishing.