Guidelines for Publishing a Blog Article on openmedscience.com

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Editorial and Submission Guidelines

When preparing to publish a blog article or post on the Open MedScience website (openmedscience.com), it is essential to adhere to specific guidelines to ensure quality and relevance. Open MedScience welcomes guest contributions that offer valuable insights into medical science, imaging, radiopharmaceuticals, AI, and related fields. Below you’ll find our submission process, content guidelines, and contributor agreement.

By submitting and paying for a guest article or post, you irrevocably grant Open MedScience an exclusive, perpetual, worldwide licence to publish, distribute, edit, and archive the content in any format and through any medium, whether now known or hereafter developed. This licence is granted unconditionally and applies regardless of whether you have read the editorial policy. The author retains copyright, but all publication and distribution rights are held exclusively by Open MedScience.

Open MedScience reserves the right to make any editorial changes to the article — including edits for clarity, grammar, formatting, length, structure, or style — prior to or after publication. These changes may be made without prior consultation if deemed necessary to meet the site’s editorial standards.

It is solely your responsibility to read and understand the editorial guidelines prior to submission. Acceptance of these terms is automatically and irrevocably deemed to have occurred upon submission, payment, and publication of the article.

Form fields for submission are listed below. Please complete all required sections.

By submitting your information, you acknowledge that you have read the privacy statement and consent to Open MedScience processing the data under that statement.

If the form doesn’t work, you can contact us directly at: editorial[at]openmedscience.com

• Articles must present a unique perspective or original insight relevant to medicine, science, technology, or education. Submissions should be suitable for informative blog articles, research summaries, or educational content.
• Links to the following types of content are strictly prohibited: gambling or casino websites, adult material, cryptocurrency (including Bitcoin), CBD products, or any content deemed misleading, harmful, or inappropriate.
• Open MedScience reserves the right to edit or reject any submission to ensure quality, accuracy, and alignment with our editorial standards.
• Once accepted and published, articles will remain on the Open MedScience website (openmedscience.com) for as long as Open MedScience Limited operates, unless removed under our editorial discretion or due to legal or ethical reasons.
• Unauthorised links: If an author includes a link to prohibited content, including but not limited to casinos, adult material, cryptocurrency (including Bitcoin), CBD products, or other content that violates our guidelines, Open MedScience reserves the right to deactivate, remove, or edit the link without notice. Repeated or deliberate breaches may result in the article being rejected or removed entirely.
• Refunds will only be issued in cases of administrative error or duplicate payment. No refund will be given once an article has been published, including in cases where content is later removed due to a breach of guidelines.
• Authors may request article removal after publication only under compelling legal or ethical grounds. Requests will be reviewed at the discretion of the editorial team. Content withdrawn voluntarily will not be eligible for refunds.
• We do not accept duplicate or simultaneous submissions. Articles must not be under consideration elsewhere at the time of submission.
• Image Policy: Open MedScience will provide a single stock image per article for layout and navigation purposes. We do not accept contributor-supplied images under any circumstances, including charts, graphics, AI-generated visuals, or photographs. Any visual assets used will be selected and inserted by the editorial team solely. Contributors should focus exclusively on the written content of their article.
• Each article may contain a maximum of 2 outgoing links. Excessive or irrelevant links will be removed without notice. Links must appear naturally within the body of the text and may not be included in author footers, bios, or “For more info” sections.
• Open MedScience reserves the right to suspend or delay article reviews during periods of high editorial demand. Contributors will be notified if delays exceed five working days.
• Contributors are solely responsible for the factual accuracy and legality of the content they submit. By submitting an article, you agree to indemnify Open MedScience against any legal claims, damages, or costs arising from inaccuracies, copyright infringement, or libellous material within your submission.
• Decisions regarding the acceptance or rejection of articles are final. Open MedScience will not enter into correspondence regarding rejected submissions.
• Submissions must be well-written and structurally sound. Open MedScience does not offer rewriting services. Articles requiring extensive editing for clarity, grammar, or structure will be rejected.
• Post-publication changes are not permitted unless required for legal or factual corrections. Requests to add, remove, or modify links or content for promotional purposes after publication will be denied.
• We do not accept post-publication requests for link swaps, redirects, or replacements. Each link is reviewed and approved at the time of publication. Altering them afterwards undermines editorial standards.
• Open MedScience does not accept multiple articles containing identical anchor text and links to the same destination. Duplicate SEO targeting across different submissions may result in rejection.
• All submissions must be written in clear, fluent UK/US English. Articles in languages other than English or those created using machine translation tools without professional editing will not be accepted.
• The laws of Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom govern these guidelines and any disputes arising from submissions to this site. By submitting an article, contributors agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of UK courts.
• Open MedScience reserves the right to retitle, reclassify, or move articles into different sections of the website for editorial or SEO purposes.
• Authors may not submit sequels, follow-up pieces, or “Part 2” articles unless explicitly invited to do so by the editorial team. Each submission must stand alone as a complete article.
• Open MedScience does not accept political commentary, policy advocacy, or opinion pieces that promote specific legislation, campaigns, or ideologies. Articles should remain focused on scientific or medical insight.
• Rejections are final. Open MedScience does not offer justification or engage in negotiations regarding declined submissions.

Guest Blog Article Requirements

• Length: Each blog article submission must be at least 750 words.  The maximum word limit is 2500 words, but articles should be concise and comprehensive.
• Content: The blog article should provide valuable insights into medical sciences, medical imaging and therapy and contribute to the broader discourse in the field. All content must be original and not previously published elsewhere.
• References and Citations: Authors should cite sources appropriately to support their arguments.  
• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, such as financial relationships or organisational affiliations that may influence the content or opinions expressed in the article.
• Data Use: If the article references scientific data, authors should state the source and whether the data is publicly available. This enhances transparency, allowing readers to explore the original material.

Submission Process

• Proposal: Authors are encouraged to submit a brief proposal using the above or contact forms. You may submit either a short proposal outlining the article or the full article for editorial review.
• Open MedScience typically charges a publishing fee for guest contributions. This fee is negotiable and depends on the article’s length, topic relevance, and the level of editorial input required. Please discuss this with the editor before submission.
• All personal data is processed in accordance with the Open MedScience Privacy Policy and UK GDPR. This includes data submitted via the form or through direct contact. Your data will be used solely for communication regarding your submission and will not be shared with third parties without consent.

SEO and Outgoing Links

• Keywords: Articles should be optimised for search engines.  Authors should include relevant keywords throughout the article to improve its visibility.
• Outgoing Links: Each article must contain at least one outgoing link to a credible external site that enhances the content’s value and credibility.  Outgoing links should be relevant and provide additional context or evidence for the article’s content.
• Links that do not meet these standards may be removed or edited at the discretion of the editorial team.
• No SEO Guarantee: While all content is optimised for visibility, Open MedScience does not guarantee search engine rankings, indexing, or traffic volume for any article or link.

Prohibited SEO and Black Hat Tactics

Open MedScience maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy for black hat SEO tactics. Contributors and sponsors must adhere to ethical content and linking practices. The following are strictly prohibited:

• Cloaking: Submitting content that appears differently to users than it does to search engines.
• Keyword Stuffing: Unnatural overuse of keywords or phrases to manipulate SEO rankings.
• Link Farms and Private Blog Networks (PBNs): Linking to or from known link schemes or spam networks.
• Hidden Text or Links: Using text or links that are invisible or misleading.
• Redirect Manipulation: Attempting to insert links that redirect to unrelated or deceptive destinations.
• AI-Generated Spam: Using AI to mass-produce low-quality, thin, or unreadable content.
• Fake Author Personas or AI-Generated Bios: Submitting under invented or non-human identities without clear disclosure.

Violations of this policy will result in:

• Immediate removal of the article.
• Permanent blacklisting of the contributor, agency, or domain.
• Forfeiture of all publishing fees paid — no refunds will be issued.
• Reporting to relevant search engines or affiliate platforms, if warranted.

Open MedScience audits all links and content using manual and automated review tools. We reserve the right to update this list and block future submissions at our sole discretion.

Grey Hat SEO Tactics

In addition to our black-hat SEO policy, grey-hat tactics are also strictly prohibited. These are practices that may appear legitimate on the surface but are intended to manipulate search engine visibility in ways that violate ethical standards or risk search engine penalties.

Examples of grey hat tactics include:

• Over-optimised anchor text: Repeated use of identical or keyword-heavy anchor text across multiple submissions.
• Link repetition across domains: Submitting several articles on different platforms that all point to the same target site using similar anchor phrases.
• Content spinning: Slightly rewording previously published material and submitting it as “original.”
• Undisclosed link exchanges or bartering: Offering links in return for links on other sites without disclosure.
• Inflated “author” bios: Adding promotional links or SEO phrases under the guise of author credentials or expertise.
• Manipulative internal linking requests: Asking for internal site links to be added to unrelated content.

Consequences for grey hat violations:

• Article rejection or removal
• Deactivation or editing of links without a refund
• Permanent block of associated email addresses or domains
• Notification to other editorial platforms or networks if patterns of abuse are evident

All contributors, sponsors, and agencies are expected to disclose their SEO intentions honestly and follow fair-use link practices. Any attempt to circumvent this policy through indirect means will be considered a violation.

Acceptable SEO Practices (White Hat SEO)

Open MedScience promotes ethical and transparent SEO practices in alignment with our editorial and scientific standards. We accept articles that follow white-hat SEO principles, which aim to provide genuine value to readers while enhancing organic visibility through high-quality, relevant content.

Examples of acceptable SEO practices include:

• Natural keyword integration that enhances readability and reflects the topic accurately
• Relevant and useful outbound links to authoritative external sources (e.g. academic journals, NHS, WHO, university sites, etc.)
• Well-structured content using descriptive headings, bullet points, and logical flow
• SEO metadata (title and meta description) suggestions that match the article’s content
• Contextual internal linking to related pages on the Open MedScience website
• Content originality based on real insight, research, or interpretation — not spun, paraphrased, or AI-padded

Notes for SEO Professionals:

Open MedScience welcomes collaboration with SEO professionals and digital marketers, provided all practices are transparent, ethical, and aligned with our quality standards. All links, anchors, and optimisation efforts must be disclosed and approved during submission.

Any deviation from these practices may be considered a grey or black hat SEO violation and will be handled accordingly.

Sponsored Link Insertions – Indexing and Duration

Open MedScience accepts sponsored link insertions under the following conditions:

• Sponsored links will be inserted as dofollow links and placed in the agreed article with specified anchor text.
• These links will be indexable by search engines and will not be deliberately blocked by robots.txt, noindex meta tags, or other technical means unless agreed in advance.
• Open MedScience makes reasonable efforts to maintain visibility in major search engines; however, we cannot guarantee the indexing or search visibility of any link, article, or page.
• In the event that openmedscience.com is temporarily or permanently blocked, deindexed, or penalised by a search engine, no refund will be issued for any sponsored or paid content.
• Sponsored links will remain live for as long as Open MedScience Limited operates the website. In the event of domain or ownership changes, Open MedScience will make reasonable efforts to preserve existing articles and links, but continuity cannot be guaranteed.
• Open MedScience is not responsible for archiving contributor content in the event of website closure. Authors are advised to retain a copy of all submitted work for their records.
• Open MedScience reserves the right to edit, move, or remove any link or article that breaches our editorial standards, promotes prohibited content, or presents reputational risk.
• No refunds will be provided following publication, even if a link is subsequently removed under these conditions.
• By submitting payment, sponsors confirm acceptance of these terms.
• Invoice Terms: Sponsored posts are invoiced and must be paid in full AFTER publication. Payment is due within 7 days unless otherwise agreed. Late or non-payment may result in the deletion of the blog article or post.
• Link Insertion Rights: Open MedScience reserves the right to insert, modify, or remove internal and external links within any published article at any time. This may include links to other Open MedScience content or approved third-party sources that enhance relevance, accuracy, or user experience. Contributors cannot request changes to these links after publication.

Editing and Formatting

• Editing Process: All articles will undergo an editorial process.  Open MedScience reserves the right to remove or unpublish any article that no longer meets editorial standards or if legal or ethical concerns arise.
• Formatting: Submissions should be well-organised and formatted.  Use headings, subheadings, and lists where appropriate to enhance readability.  Figures and tables should be labelled and referenced in the text.
• Plagiarism Check: All blog articles submitted to the Open MedScience website will undergo a thorough plagiarism check before publication to ensure originality and integrity.
• AI Use Disclosure: Authors must declare if AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Grammarly) assisted in the creation of their article. Content lacking meaningful human authorship or oversight will be rejected.
• Content that is predominantly generated using AI tools and does not demonstrate meaningful human authorship or editorial oversight will be rejected without refund. All content must reflect the author’s own analysis, interpretation, and original voice.
• Disclaimers: Open MedScience reserves the right to include a tailored disclaimer with each published article. These disclaimers are designed to clarify the scope of editorial responsibility, distinguish professional opinion from medical advice, and comply with regulatory requirements. Contributors will not be able to opt out of these disclaimers.
• Revisions and Author Approval: Authors will be notified of major editorial changes. Where appropriate, authors may request reasonable edits before publication. Final editorial decisions rest with Open MedScience.
• Post-Publication Rights and Editorial Discretion: Open MedScience reserves the right to update, revise, edit, annotate, restructure, or modify published articles at any time to maintain editorial standards, reflect new developments, or respond to legal, ethical, or technical considerations. These changes may be made without prior notice to the contributor. Contributors acknowledge that, by granting Open MedScience an exclusive, perpetual licence, they permit such editorial actions as part of the site’s ongoing content management.

Internal Links and Promotional Content

• Internal Links: Editors may add internal links to related articles on the Open MedScience website.  This is to provide readers with easy access to additional relevant resources.
• Promotional Content: The content should remain educational and informative rather than promotional.

Submission and Publication Timeline

• Review Time: The review process typically takes a few hours, depending on the volume of submissions.
• Publication Date: Once the blog article is accepted and all edits are finalised, it is published within 72 hours.

Author Agreement and Rights

• Copyright: Authors retain full copyright to their articles. However, by submitting and receiving acceptance, authors grant Open MedScience an exclusive, perpetual licence to publish, distribute, promote, and edit the article. This licence restricts republication of the same content elsewhere, including on personal websites, without written permission from Open MedScience. Articles may be published in exchange for a fee but will not be resold or licensed to third parties.
• Open MedScience uses stock images purchased under royalty-free licences. These images are used solely for illustrative purposes, and copyright remains with the original licensors.
• Disclaimer: Articles are intended for educational purposes and do not constitute professional medical advice. Readers should consult a healthcare provider before acting on any medical information found in submitted articles.
• Republishing Excerpts: Short excerpts (under 10% of the total article) may be republished with proper attribution and a backlink. Republishing full articles elsewhere requires prior written permission.
• Archiving: Authors are advised to retain their own copies of articles, as Open MedScience does not guarantee archived access if content is removed or the site structure changes.
• Authorship Attribution: By submitting content to Open MedScience, contributors acknowledge and accept that their name will not be publicly displayed alongside the published article. Instead, the content will be attributed to “Open MedScience” for branding and consistency purposes. However, authorship records will be maintained internally for legal and editorial purposes. If you require public credit for your work, please notify the editorial team in advance, as exceptions may be considered at the discretion of the editor.

Contributor Agreement – Plain English Summary

By submitting an article to Open MedScience, you agree to the following terms:

• You keep your copyright – You are still the legal owner of your article.

• We get exclusive publishing rights – You give Open MedScience the exclusive right to publish, promote, distribute, and edit your article. This means the article cannot be published anywhere else (including on your own website or social media) without our written permission.
• These rights are permanent – The licence you grant us does not expire.
• Guest articles may be accepted in exchange for a fee agreed in advance. This fee is a one-time payment. No further compensation, including royalties or additional payments, will be made after publication.
• We won’t sell your article – Your article will not be sold or licensed to third parties.
• Authors may request the removal of their article only where legal or ethical obligations apply. Open MedScience will assess each request at its discretion.
• Open MedScience reserves the right to remove or unpublish any article at its sole discretion, without prior notice or obligation to provide a reason.
• Authorship: All listed contributors must have made a direct and substantial contribution to the submitted article. Ghostwritten articles submitted on behalf of third parties must be clearly identified.
• Breach of Policy: Any submission that breaches these guidelines may be rejected or removed. Repeated or serious violations may result in a permanent ban on future submissions. Legal or ethical violations may be reported to relevant bodies where appropriate.

Suspicious or Disposable Email Addresses

Open MedScience does not accept blog article submissions from suspicious, temporary, or disposable email addresses. Submissions must include a valid, professional email address associated with an identifiable individual or organisation. Examples of unacceptable email types include:

• Disposable email services (e.g. Mailinator, TempMail, Guerrilla Mail)
• Unidentifiable Gmail/Yahoo addresses with generic usernames (e.g. “guestpost123[at]gmail.com”)
• Addresses clearly used for mass outreach or link-building (e.g. SEOagency.writerXX[at]gmail.com)

If we suspect an email address is not authentic or traceable, the submission may be:

• Automatically rejected without review
• Flagged for manual investigation
• Result in a ban on future submissions from the associated domain or contributor

Open MedScience reserves the right to request identity verification or further information before proceeding with review or publication.

Final Notes and Editorial Authority

By submitting a blog article to Open MedScience, contributors agree to abide by all the terms outlined in this policy. We expect all submissions to reflect professionalism, originality, ethical SEO practice, and relevance to medical science and related fields.

Open MedScience retains full editorial control over all content published on the platform. We reserve the right to accept, reject, edit, or remove any submission at our sole discretion, with or without explanation. These guidelines are subject to change at any time, and contributors are responsible for reviewing the most current version before submitting new work.

All communication regarding submissions should be directed to:
editorial[at]openmedscience.com

Thank you for supporting responsible publishing with Open MedScience.

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