Revista Especialidad Médica, dedicated to the dissemination of scientific knowledge in the field of medical specialties, is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, quality, transparency, and ethics in scholarly publishing. This Code of Ethics establishes the principles that guide the conduct of authors, reviewers, editors, and all other participants in the editorial process. It is based on the recommendations and best practices promoted by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), and other internationally recognized standards applicable to scholarly communication.

General Principles and Regulatory Framework

Revista Especialidad Médica operates in accordance with institutional, national, and international regulations that safeguard copyright, academic integrity, intellectual property, and the moral rights of authors.

The journal is committed to the principles of publication ethics, transparency, open access, research integrity, and responsible research assessment promoted by international organizations such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).

All editorial processes are conducted with impartiality, confidentiality, transparency, and respect for academic, cultural, ideological, professional, and gender diversity, ensuring equal opportunities for all individuals involved in the editorial process.

The specific responsibilities of authors, reviewers, editors, and members of the Editorial Committee are described in the journal’s editorial policies and procedures, which form an integral part of this Code of Ethics.