By submitting your manuscript to the Journal of Acupuncture and Herbs (JAH), you agree to the following terms of service. Please review this agreement carefully before proceeding with your submission.

1. Originality and Authorship

    •    Original Work: You confirm that the manuscript is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
    •    Authorship: All listed authors must have contributed significantly to the work, approved the final version, and agreed to the submission.
    •    Acknowledgment of Sources: Any content, data, or materials from other sources are properly cited, and permissions are obtained where required.

2. Ethics and Compliance

    •    Research Ethics: The research reported in the manuscript complies with ethical standards, including those concerning human or animal subjects, as per institutional or national guidelines.
    •    Informed Consent: For research involving human participants, you confirm that informed consent was obtained, and this is stated within the manuscript.

3. Data Integrity and Disclosure

    •    Accuracy of Data: You attest that the data, findings, and methods reported in the manuscript are accurate, transparent, and unaltered.
    •    Conflicts of Interest: Any funding sources, institutional support, or conflicts of interest are fully disclosed within the manuscript.

4. Peer Review Process

    •    Review Acknowledgment: You understand that the manuscript will undergo a peer review process, which may result in feedback, revision requests, or the decision to decline the manuscript based on reviewers’ recommendations.
    •    Cooperation with Review: You agree to cooperate with the review process, including revising the manuscript as reasonably requested.

5. Copyright and Licensing

    •    Copyright Retention: Authors retain copyright to their work upon acceptance and grant JAH a license to publish and distribute the manuscript.
    •    Creative Commons License: JAH publishes under a Creative Commons license, allowing sharing and adaptation of the work with proper attribution to the original authors.

6. Article Processing Charges (APC)

    •    APC Requirement: If the manuscript is accepted, you agree to pay applicable Article Processing Charges (APCs) as outlined by the journal. APCs support open-access publishing and journal operations.
    •    Waivers and Discounts: Authors may inquire about eligibility for APC waivers or discounts based on specific criteria.

7. Revisions and Corrections

    •    Modifications: JAH reserves the right to request corrections or modifications to the manuscript to ensure accuracy and integrity before or after publication.
    •    Retractions and Corrections: JAH may issue retractions or corrections for published manuscripts in cases of ethical violations, data inconsistencies, or significant issues.

8. Privacy and Confidentiality

    •    Data Protection: Information provided by authors during submission will be kept confidential and used solely for manuscript processing and peer review purposes, in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Withdrawal and Acceptance

    •    Withdrawal Process: Should you wish to withdraw your manuscript, you must notify the editorial office promptly.
    •    Publication Decision: Submission does not guarantee acceptance. The final decision regarding publication rests with the editorial board.

By submitting your manuscript to JAH, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms of service.