Consortium Publisher – ICDTD Inc., Canada: Commitment to ICMJE Standards

Upholding Integrity and Excellence in Medical and Health Sciences Publishing

At Consortium Publisher – ICDTD Inc., Canada, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct, scientific integrity, and transparency in the publication of medical and health-related research. In pursuit of these goals, we fully adhere to the principles and guidelines established by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). This ensures that our editorial and publication practices reflect globally accepted norms for ethical medical publishing.

What is ICMJE?

The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) is an authoritative collective of editors from leading biomedical journals that develops and maintains recommendations for the conduct, reporting, editing, and publication of scholarly work in medical journals. The ICMJE's mission is to promote ethical conduct, transparent authorship, and standardized reporting of medical research.

Our Commitment to ICMJE Recommendations

Consortium Publisher Canada aligns its policies and practices with the ICMJE Recommendations to ensure the publication of scientifically rigorous and ethically sound research. Our implementation includes:

·         Transparent Authorship and Contributor Roles
We require that all authors meet the ICMJE Authorship Criteria, including significant contributions to the conception, design, data acquisition or analysis, manuscript drafting or revision, and final approval.

·         Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Authors must complete and submit the official ICMJE Disclosure of Interest Form, declaring any financial or non-financial relationships that could be perceived as a potential source of bias.

·         Ethical Research Conduct
Studies involving human participants must have prior approval from a recognized Institutional Review Board (IRB) and must conform to ethical standards such as the Declaration of Helsinki. Informed consent is mandatory and should be explicitly documented.

·         Accurate and Transparent Reporting
We emphasize complete and transparent reporting of research design, methodology, results, and limitations. This aligns with ICMJE’s guidance on scientific rigor and reproducibility.

·         Clinical Trial Registration
In accordance with ICMJE policy, all clinical trials must be registered in a publicly accessible registry (e.g., ClinicalTrials.gov or WHO ICTRP) prior to the enrollment of participants. Trial registration numbers must be reported in submitted manuscripts.

Editorial and Publication Practices Aligned with ICMJE

To maintain trust in the scholarly record, we implement editorial practices consistent with ICMJE standards:

·         Rigorous Peer Review
We employ a double-blind peer review process, ensuring impartial and expert evaluation of all submitted manuscripts, in line with ethical norms and scientific merit.

·         Editorial Independence
All editorial decisions are made independently by qualified academic editors without influence from sponsors, advertisers, or personal interests.

·         Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern
We uphold the integrity of the scientific record by following transparent policies for publishing corrections, retractions, and other post-publication updates when needed.

Why ICMJE Compliance Matters

Adhering to ICMJE standards ensures:

·         Scientific credibility and reproducibility

·         Ethical protection of research subjects

·         Transparency in author roles and conflicts of interest

·         Public trust in medical and health science literature

Through our compliance, Consortium Publisher Canada actively contributes to the global advancement of reliable, ethical, and impactful medical research.

Resources for Authors and Researchers

·         ICMJE Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work

·         ICMJE Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form

·         WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP)

Contact Us

Consortium Publisher – ICDTD Inc., Canada
Email: office@consortiumpublisher.ca
Website: www.consortiumpublisher.com

We invite authors, reviewers, and editors to join us in promoting research integrity and excellence in medical publishing.