Submissions

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.

Privacy Statement

Saudi Journal of Critical Care and General Medicine (SJCCGM) is committed to protecting the privacy of all users of this journal website. This statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data submitted through our Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform.

1) What data we collect

When you register, submit a manuscript, review, or use journal services, we may collect personal information such as:

• Name, affiliation, country, and professional role
• Email address and contact details (as provided)
• ORCID iD (if provided)
• Login credentials (username and encrypted password)
• Manuscript-related information (author details, metadata, files, peer-review correspondence)
• Reviewer information and reviewing activity within OJS

2) How we use your data

We use collected data only for legitimate journal operations, including:

• Managing submissions, peer review, editorial decisions, and publication
• Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors about manuscripts and journal activities
• Maintaining the integrity and security of the journal workflow
• Producing published articles and associated metadata (author names, affiliations, and corresponding author email if chosen for publication)

3) Email usage

Email addresses entered on this journal site will be used exclusively for:

• Editorial and peer-review communication (submission updates, reviewer invitations, decision letters)
• Account-related notifications (registration confirmation, password resets)
• Journal announcements only if you opt in (where applicable in OJS settings)

SJCCGM does not sell, rent, or use email addresses for unrelated marketing.

4) Data sharing and disclosure

• Personal data is accessible only to authorized journal staff (editors and administrative users) as needed to perform editorial tasks.
• Reviewer identities are protected in accordance with the journal’s double-blind peer review
• We do not share personal data with third parties except when necessary for publishing services (indexing/archiving/DOI registration metadata) and only the minimum required information is shared.
• We may disclose information if required by law or to address suspected misconduct or security issues, following due process.

5) Data protection and security

We apply reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect user data, including:

• Controlled access to the OJS system based on user roles
• Secure storage of account credentials (passwords are stored in encrypted/hashed form)
• Routine system maintenance and security practices to reduce unauthorized access, loss, or misuse

6) Data retention

• Account and manuscript data are retained as needed to maintain the scholarly record and journal operations.
• If you request account deletion, we will consider the request in line with legal obligations and publication record requirements. Manuscript records and published metadata may be retained to preserve the integrity of the academic record.

7) Your rights and contact

You may request access to your stored personal data, correction of inaccurate details, or account-related support by contacting the journal through the website contact information. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

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