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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Articles

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Privacy Statement

 
 
JEMEDWELL

Privacy Statement

The Journal of Ethnomedicine and Medical Wellness (JEMEDWELL) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all individuals who interact with our journal platform. This statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

GDPR 2016/679 UU PDP No. 27/2022 COPE Declaration of Helsinki ICMJE PKP / OJS
Effective Date: January 1, 2025  |  Last Reviewed: August 2025  |  Version: 1.0
 

1. Scope and Applicability

This Privacy Statement applies to all individuals who use or interact with JEMEDWELL, including:

Authors & Co-authors
Peer Reviewers
Editorial Board Members
Website Visitors & Readers

This statement is consistent with the privacy framework established under Indonesian Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (UU PDP) and the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR 2016/679), which we adopt as international best practice for data governance.

 

2. Personal Data We Collect

For Authors & Reviewers

Full name, institutional affiliation, academic title, email address, ORCID iD, Google Scholar profile, Scopus Author ID, postal address (if required for correspondence), biographical note, manuscript submission history, and review activity records. Passwords are stored in encrypted (hashed) form and are never accessible to journal staff.

For Website Visitors

We may collect non-personally identifiable information through cookies and third-party analytics tools (including Flag Counter visitor statistics), such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and session duration. This data is collected in aggregate and is not linked to any personal identity.

Regarding Research Participants (Declaration of Helsinki)

JEMEDWELL does not collect personal data of research participants directly. However, in compliance with the Declaration of Helsinki (2013 revision) and the ICMJE Recommendations, all manuscripts involving human subjects must have received ethics committee approval and must protect participant anonymity. Authors must not include identifiable patient data in submitted manuscripts without explicit written informed consent.

 

3. Purpose of Data Use

Personal data submitted to JEMEDWELL is used exclusively for the following legitimate academic publishing purposes, consistent with the COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Review:

Manuscript Management
Processing, reviewing, and publishing submitted manuscripts through OJS workflow.
Editorial Communication
Corresponding with authors regarding submission status, revisions, and decisions.
Peer Review Process
Matching manuscripts to qualified reviewers while maintaining confidentiality.
Indexing & Metadata
Submitting author and article metadata to indexing databases (DOAJ, Crossref, Google Scholar).
Journal Improvement
Analyzing aggregate usage data to improve journal services and user experience.
Legal Compliance
Maintaining records as required by applicable Indonesian law and international publishing standards.
 

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

JEMEDWELL does not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties. Data may be shared only in the following limited circumstances:

Indexing & Archiving Partners — Author metadata (name, affiliation, ORCID, abstract) is shared with DOAJ, Crossref, Google Scholar, and other indexing databases as necessary for article discoverability and DOI registration.
PKP / OJS Platform — Our journal operates on Public Knowledge Project's Open Journal Systems (OJS). Data stored on this platform is subject to PKP's Privacy Policy.
Reviewer Assignment — Reviewer identities are kept strictly confidential from authors. Author identities may be disclosed to reviewers only in the context of single-blind review, as specified in our Peer Review Policy.
Legal Requirement — Personal data may be disclosed if required by Indonesian law, court order, or regulatory authority, in accordance with UU PDP No. 27/2022.
 

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

Indefinite
Published Articles
Author metadata in published articles is retained permanently as part of the scientific record.
5 Years
Review Records
Peer review history and editorial correspondence are retained for five years after final decision.
Upon Request
Account Data
Registered user account data is deleted upon verified request, subject to legal retention obligations.
 

6. Your Rights as a Data Subject

In accordance with UU PDP No. 27/2022 (Articles 5–16) and GDPR 2016/679 (Articles 15–22), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access

You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure

You may request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.

Right to Object

You may object to processing of your data for purposes you did not explicitly consent to.

Right to Portability

You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format where technically feasible.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting prior processing.

To exercise any of the above rights, contact us at editorjemedwell@gmail.com. We will respond within 14 business days as required by UU PDP, and within 30 days as required by GDPR. Identity verification may be required before processing your request.
 

7. Patient Privacy and Research Ethics

Declaration of Helsinki (Revised 2013) — WMA

All research involving human subjects published in JEMEDWELL must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki. Authors must confirm that: (1) the study was approved by a competent institutional ethics committee (KEPK); (2) informed consent was obtained from all participants; and (3) patient identifying information has been removed or consent for publication has been given in writing.

ICMJE Recommendations — Patient Consent

Per ICMJE Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals, case reports and studies involving identifiable patient data must include a signed patient consent form for publication. Authors must provide a statement of compliance with ICMJE standards in the submission cover letter.

 

8. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses session cookies necessary for OJS platform functionality (e.g., maintaining login state). We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies. The Flag Counter widget embedded in our sidebar collects aggregate visitor statistics (country flags, visit counts) and does not collect personally identifiable information. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect certain platform functions.

Browser opt-out: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies via the privacy/security settings. For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
 

9. Data Security

JEMEDWELL implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, including:

SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS) Password hashing (bcrypt) Role-based access control Regular data backups OJS platform security updates

In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities in accordance with UU PDP No. 27/2022 (within 14 days) and GDPR Article 33 (within 72 hours) requirements.

 

10. Applicable Regulations and Standards

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Indonesia's Personal Data Protection Law governs the collection, processing, and use of personal data of Indonesian citizens. JEMEDWELL complies with all applicable provisions including lawful basis, data subject rights, and breach notification requirements.
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We adopt the General Data Protection Regulation as international best practice for data governance, including lawful processing bases, transparency obligations, and data subject rights for all users regardless of location.
Declaration of Helsinki
WMA Declaration of Helsinki (2013) sets the ethical principles for medical research involving human subjects. All clinical and observational studies in JEMEDWELL must demonstrate compliance with these principles.
COPE — Publication Ethics
Committee on Publication Ethics guidelines govern ethical conduct of peer review, including confidentiality of manuscript content, reviewer identities, and author data during the editorial process.
ICMJE Recommendations
ICMJE Recommendations address patient privacy, informed consent for publication of identifiable data, and protection of research participant confidentiality in medical journal publications.
KEPK / Ethics Committees
Komite Etik Penelitian Kesehatan (KEPK) approval is required for all human subject research in Indonesia. Authors must provide ethics committee approval numbers in their manuscript submissions.
 

11. Updates and Contact

JEMEDWELL reserves the right to update this Privacy Statement at any time. Material changes will be announced on the journal website with a revised effective date. Continued use of the journal platform after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated statement.

Privacy Inquiries
JEMEDWELL Editorial Office
Yayasan Sari Abadi Sentosa — Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
editorjemedwell@gmail.com