1) Scope and Article Types
CJMRP considers submissions including (but not limited to): original research, reviews, scholarly addresses, case reports, clinical images, clinical tips, practice guidelines, historical perspectives, book reviews, and letters to the editor. Submissions are subject to peer review unless otherwise indicated.
2) Editorial and Ethical Standards
CJMRP follows:
- ICMJE Recommendations (conduct, reporting, editing, and publication)
- COPE Core Practices and best-practice guidance (including COPE flowcharts)
- Declaration of Helsinki for research involving human participants
The journal is committed to editorial independence and maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record.
3) Authorship and Contributorship (ICMJE)
Authorship must meet all four ICMJE criteria:
- Substantial contribution to conception/design or acquisition/analysis/interpretation of data
- Drafting or critical revision for important intellectual content
- Final approval of the version to be published
- Accountability for all aspects of the work
Contributors who do not meet all four criteria should be acknowledged rather than listed as authors.
4) Conflicts of Interest and Funding
Authors must disclose all funding sources and any relationships or interests that could reasonably be perceived to influence the work. Relevant disclosures may be published with the article.
5) Research Ethics and Informed Consent
For research involving human participants, authors must:
- State the name of the approving Research Ethics Board (REB) (or equivalent) and approval/reference number where available
- Confirm that informed consent was obtained where applicable
- Ensure identifiable participant information is not published without explicit written consent
Clinical trials must be registered in a publicly accessible registry prior to participant enrolment; the registration number must be included in the manuscript.
6) Research Involving Indigenous Peoples (OCAP®-Aligned)
CJMRP recognizes the distinct rights, governance structures, and knowledge systems of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. Research involving Indigenous Peoples must demonstrate ethical engagement consistent with OCAP® Principles (Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession) and community governance expectations.
Where applicable, manuscripts must describe:
- Community engagement and partnership processes
- Data governance and stewardship agreements
- Approaches to benefit-sharing and accountability
- Any relevant Indigenous ethics review or community approval processes
Land acknowledgements and positionality statements do not substitute for community governance, consent, or partnership.
7) Land Acknowledgement and Positionality (Optional, Where Appropriate)
Land Acknowledgement template (adapt as needed):
This work was conducted on the traditional territory of the [Nation(s)]. We acknowledge their enduring stewardship of these lands and waters and affirm our responsibility to engage in respectful and accountable research relationships.
Positionality statement template (adapt as needed):
The authors recognize that their social, cultural, and professional positions influence the research process and interpretation. We engaged in reflexive practices throughout the work to support respectful and accountable scholarship.
Authors are not required to disclose personal information beyond what they consider appropriate for scholarly transparency.
8) Data Sharing and Transparency
Research articles must include a Data Availability Statement describing whether and how data can be accessed, and noting restrictions (e.g., privacy, legal, ethical, or cultural governance constraints). Authors must retain underlying data for a reasonable period following publication and provide access for editorial review if concerns arise, consistent with privacy and governance obligations.
9) Reporting Guidelines
Authors should follow established reporting guidelines appropriate to study design (e.g., CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, CARE). The journal may request completed checklists during peer review.
10) Use of AI Tools by Authors
Authors may use assistive or non-generative AI and AI-assisted tools to support the writing process (e.g., improving grammar, clarity, or structure), but not to generate, manipulate, or fabricate data; analyze findings; or draw scholarly conclusions.
AI tools cannot be listed as authors and cannot be credited with original intellectual contributions. Responsibility for the integrity, accuracy, and originality of the manuscript rests solely with the named authors.
Any substantive use of AI must be disclosed in a brief statement (e.g., under “Use of AI Tools”) specifying the tool used and its purpose.
11) Manuscript Format and Length
- Typical length: 800–4,000 words (exceptions by prior approval of the Co-Editors)
- Abstract: up to 150 words
Case Reports
- Narrative up to 1,500 words
- Written patient consent required
Clinical Images
- Narrative up to 350 words
- Written patient consent required
12) References
References must be numbered consecutively using superscript numerals and listed in numerical order at the end of the manuscript. Journal titles should be abbreviated according to Index Medicus. Unpublished sources (e.g., personal communications) should be cited within the text only.
13) Tables, Figures, and Permissions
Each table must include a legend above the table. Figures must be high quality. Authors are responsible for anonymizing images (cropping/blurring/masking) to remove identifying features not essential to the discussion.
Written permission is required for copyrighted material (tables, figures, and substantial quotations). Patient release forms are required where applicable. Documentation must accompany the submission.
14) Peer Review and Editorial Decisions
Submissions undergo initial screening by the Co-Editors for scope, quality, and ethical compliance. Suitable manuscripts are sent for peer review. The journal follows COPE-aligned processes for managing concerns about integrity, authorship, and conflicts of interest.
15) Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern (COPE-Aligned)
CJMRP maintains the scholarly record through transparent post-publication updates:
- Corrections are issued when errors affect accuracy or clarity but do not invalidate findings.
- Retractions are issued when findings are unreliable due to major error or misconduct, or where plagiarism, redundant publication, or unethical research is identified. Retraction notices remain permanently linked to the original article, which remains online clearly marked as retracted.
- Expressions of Concern may be issued when serious concerns exist but investigations are ongoing or inconclusive.
Allegations of misconduct are handled using COPE guidance and may be referred to relevant institutions.
16) Proofs
After acceptance and assignment to an issue, a PDF proof will be sent to the corresponding author. Corrections must be returned within 72 hours.
17) Submission Portal
Please submit manuscripts electronically via the journal’s online submission system.
