Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)

The Cyprus Journal of Medical Sciences is deeply committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) across all aspects of its editorial practices, peer review, and publication processes. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives enriches scientific inquiry, promotes innovation, and fosters a more equitable research environment.

We actively encourage submissions from researchers of all backgrounds, including individuals from underrepresented groups based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, disability status, and geographic location. Manuscripts are evaluated solely based on their scientific merit, originality, and relevance to the journal's scope, without regard to any personal characteristics or affiliations of the authors.

The journal is committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion within its Editorial Board, reviewer pool, and advisory committees. We strive to recruit editors and reviewers from a wide range of disciplines, geographies, and backgrounds to reflect the richness of the global research community. Recruitment efforts are periodically reviewed to ensure continuous progress toward greater representation.

Editors and reviewers are expected to uphold the principles of DEIA by approaching all manuscripts with objectivity, fairness, and sensitivity. Training opportunities on recognizing and mitigating unconscious bias are encouraged and supported to promote awareness and best practices among editorial participants.

Accessibility is a fundamental value for the journal. We aim to make all published content accessible to individuals with disabilities by adhering to recognized digital accessibility standards. The journal also welcomes research that addresses health disparities, social determinants of health, and efforts toward achieving more equitable healthcare outcomes.

All concerns related to diversity, equity, inclusion, or accessibility are taken seriously and addressed according to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines. We encourage our community to report instances where these principles may not have been upheld.

By fostering an environment that prioritizes DEIA, the Cyprus Journal of Medical Sciences aligns itself with global initiatives to promote transparency, fairness, and excellence in scholarly publishing, ensuring that all voices have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of scientific knowledge.