Mission Statement

Gyneca currently stands as the nation’s only undergraduate journal dedicated to women’s and gynecological health. Gyneca is a semesterly intercollegiate journal publishing undergraduate peer-reviewed research in all fields of gynecology and gender minority healthcare on the basis of its originality, importance, interdisciplinary interest, timeliness, accessibility, elegance and surprising conclusions. Gyneca also provides rapid, authoritative, and insightful news and interpretation of topical and coming trends affecting science, scientists and the wider public.

Aim & Scope

Gyneca is an open-access, interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed publication that is supported by Columbia professors. We are looking to not only fill the knowledge gap on the role that sex and gender differences play in health and disease, but also promote undergraduate student research in the discourse on healthcare.

We are currently accepting publications based on their originality, importance, and interdisciplinary interest from any field of research that is relevant to our journal’s aim and scope that includes but is not limited to reproductive health, mental health, global health, family planning, breast/ovarian cancer, prenatal health, menstrual health, medical sociology, or another type of science.

Policies

Open Access

Gyneca operates as an open-access journal, ensuring unrestricted access to all its content without any fees for users or their institutions. Readers have the freedom to peruse, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the complete texts of articles within the journal without the need for prior permission from the publisher or author. Authors maintain the copyright for their work. Furthermore, Gyneca is committed to being a no-fee journal, meaning that authors incur no charges for the publication of their articles.

Ethics and Conflicts of Interest

Gyneca is dedicated to maintaining the highest ethical standards in its editorial and publishing processes. The journal prioritizes editorial independence, ensuring that decisions are based solely on the quality and originality of submissions. Authors are expected to provide accurate information about their contributions, adhere to Gyneca guidelines on authorship, and avoid plagiarism. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to disclose any conflicts of interest that could compromise the integrity of the publication process. Gyneca emphasizes the importance of data integrity, reproducibility, and ethical usage of scientific sources. The journal is committed to addressing errors or scientific misconduct promptly through corrections, clarifications, or retractions, maintaining its dedication to promoting responsible and credible contributions to women's and gynecological health research. Adherence to these principles ensures the credibility and trustworthiness of our journal, fostering a positive and responsible contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field of women’s and gynecological health.

Journal Archiving

Gyneca is archived in Columbia University’s Academic Commons. Academic Commons is Columbia University’s institutional repository, offering long-term public access to research shared by the Columbia community. A program of the Columbia University Libraries, Academic Commons provides secure, replicated storage for files in multiple formats. Academic Commons assigns a DOI and accurate metadata to each work to enhance discoverability.