REQUEST FOR ANONYMITY POLICY

REQUEST FOR ANONYMITY POLICY

Authors who wish to publish anonymously may request to do so under specific circumstances. This option is available to protect individuals facing legitimate personal safety, privacy, or other sensitive concerns. The journal handles such requests with confidentiality, respect, and care.

Making a Request

To initiate a request for anonymous authorship:

  • Authors must submit a formal written request to the Journal Editor.
  • The request must clearly state the reason(s) for seeking anonymity.

Examples of legitimate reasons include:

  • threats to personal safety
  • political or social sensitivity
  • risk of discrimination or persecution
  • sensitive personal circumstances

Review Process

  • Each request is evaluated individually by the Journal Editor, in consultation with the journal’s governing board or ethics oversight where needed.
  • The identity of the requesting author(s) will remain confidential within the editorial process.

Important Considerations

While the journal aims to support anonymity where warranted, this must not compromise academic integrity, authorship accountability, legal requirements, or the reliability of the scholarly record.

Anonymous authorship may not be compatible with certain indexing, metadata, or institutional requirements and may impact discoverability. Where full anonymity cannot be granted, the editorial team may discuss alternatives (e.g., limited disclosure, pseudonym use where permissible, or carefully worded notes).

Contact Information

Requests should be submitted via the journal editorial office:
editor@linkmjhcr.com