Data Sharing and Privacy Policy

Journal of Bacha Khan Medical College (JBKMC), Mardan, Pakistan

The Journal of Bacha Khan Medical College (JBKMC) is committed to maintaining the privacy, confidentiality, and ethical use of data for all authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This policy outlines our practices regarding the sharing of research data and the protection of personal information.

1. Data Sharing Policy

Purpose of Data Sharing

JBKMC encourages transparency and reproducibility in scientific research. Authors are encouraged—where appropriate and ethically permissible—to share the data underlying their research findings.

Data Availability Statement

All submitted original research articles must include a Data Availability Statement at the end of the manuscript, indicating:

  • Whether data is publicly available, and if so, where it can be accessed

  • If data is available upon request

  • If there are any restrictions (e.g., privacy, ethical, or legal) preventing data sharing

Acceptable Data Repositories

Authors may deposit data in credible repositories such as:

  • Dryad

  • Figshare

  • Zenodo

  • Institutional repositories or public databases specific to the field

Ethical Considerations

  • Data involving human participants must comply with informed consent and privacy protection laws.

  • Any shared data must be anonymized to prevent identification of participants.

  • Authors must not share identifiable patient data unless explicit consent has been obtained and documented.

2. Privacy Policy

Collection of Personal Information

JBKMC collects personal data (such as names, affiliations, email addresses) from authors, reviewers, and editors strictly for editorial and publication purposes. This information is used to:

  • Manage manuscript submissions and peer review

  • Facilitate communication between the editorial office and contributors

  • Maintain records of publication and reviewer activity

Data Protection and Confidentiality

  • All personal data is securely stored and access is limited to authorized editorial staff only.

  • Personal information is never shared with third parties for marketing or commercial use.

  • Reviewers and editors are required to maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and all associated communications.

User Rights

All users of the JBKMC submission system have the right to:

  • Access their personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate or outdated data

  • Request removal of their data from the journal system, subject to legal and academic record-keeping requirements

3. Confidentiality of Peer Review

  • All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents.

  • Reviewers and editorial staff must not disclose or use any part of the manuscript for personal or professional advantage.

  • The identities of authors and reviewers are kept anonymous under the journal’s double-blind peer review process.

4. Consent for Publication

When research involves human participants, especially with identifiable data (images, case descriptions, videos), explicit written consent for publication must be obtained and submitted to the journal.

For inquiries regarding data sharing, privacy rights, or data protection practices, please contact:
Email: jbkmc@bkmc.edu.pk