Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: June 2025

Welcome to the official website of the Medical Journal of the Discipline for Research and Development of the Clinical Center, University of Sarajevo ("MED JOURNAL"). These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and access to its content, services, and features. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, you must refrain from using the website.

1. General Information

MED JOURNAL is the official quarterly publication of the Discipline for Research and Development at the Clinical Center, University of Sarajevo. Established in 1994, the journal publishes peer-reviewed articles in the fields of clinical medicine and public health in Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, and English.

2. Acceptance of Terms

Your use of the MED JOURNAL website constitutes your full acceptance of these Terms and Conditions and all policies referenced herein, including the Privacy Policy and the Author Guidelines. These terms apply to all visitors, users, authors, reviewers, and contributors.

We reserve the right to update or revise these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website following changes will constitute your acceptance of those changes.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All journal content published on this website—including text, graphics, images, logos, PDF downloads, and other materials—is the property of MED JOURNAL and its authors, unless otherwise stated, and is protected by national and international copyright laws.

3.1 Usage Rights

  • Educational and Personal Use: You may access, read, download, copy, print, and distribute articles for educational or personal use, provided that full and appropriate citation is given.

  • Commercial Use: Any reproduction, distribution, or use of content for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited without explicit written consent from the publisher.

  • Classroom Use: Instructors may request permission for use in non-profit educational settings by contacting the editorial office.

4. Open Access Policy

MED JOURNAL operates under a Diamond Open Access model, providing free and unrestricted access to all content without charging authors or readers any fees.

  • All articles are published under terms that allow readers to freely access, use, and distribute content for non-commercial purposes, provided proper attribution is maintained.

  • This model is aligned with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI).

5. Author and Submission Terms

By submitting an article to MED JOURNAL, authors agree to:

  • Comply with the Author Guidelines and Editorial Policies outlined on the journal’s website.

  • Confirm that the submitted work is original, has not been published elsewhere (except as an abstract), and is not under consideration by any other journal.

  • Accept full responsibility for the content, including accuracy of data and references, and for securing necessary approvals, consents, and ethical clearances.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

6.1 Accuracy of Information

While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the content published, the MED JOURNAL, its editors, authors, and publisher:

  • Disclaim all warranties, express or implied, regarding the content’s completeness, accuracy, reliability, or fitness for any particular purpose.

  • Are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages that may result from the use of, or the inability to use, the information published.

6.2 Opinions and Endorsements

  • The views and opinions expressed in articles are solely those of the authors.

  • They do not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial board, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, or affiliated institutions.

  • The mention of specific products, techniques, or manufacturers does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation.

7. Privacy Policy

By using this website, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy, which governs the collection and use of your personal data, including information gathered during submission, registration, or general use of the site.

8. Peer Review and Editorial Decisions

All manuscripts undergo rigorous double-blind peer review. MED JOURNAL reserves the right to:

  • Accept or reject manuscripts based on editorial and reviewer feedback.

  • Edit submissions for clarity, grammar, and conformity with journal style.

Decisions made by the Editorial Board are final.

9. Ethical and Legal Compliance

Authors and users agree to:

  • Abide by the Declaration of Helsinki (latest revision 2013) and the ARRIVE guidelines for animal research.

  • Disclose any conflicts of interest, funding sources, and obtain informed consent where applicable.

  • Ensure all submitted work complies with ethical and legal standards relevant to biomedical research and publishing.

10. Third-Party Content and Links

This website may contain links to external sites and resources maintained by third parties. MED JOURNAL:

  • Does not endorse or guarantee the content, accuracy, or reliability of external websites.

  • Is not responsible for any damages or losses incurred from your interaction with third-party websites.

11. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Misuse the website by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, or other malicious materials.

  • Attempt unauthorized access to any part of the site or its systems.

  • Use the website in a way that infringes on the rights of others or violates applicable laws.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Sarajevo.

13. Contact Information

For permissions, editorial inquiries, or questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

Editorial Office – MED JOURNAL
Discipline for Research and Development
Clinical Center University of Sarajevo
Bolnička 25, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Email: adem.nuhovic@kcus.ba