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Publication Ethics

The Journal of Advanced Nursing and Health Systems Innovation (JANHSI) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and research integrity. The journal follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices and the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing developed by COPE, the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), and the Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA).

JANHSI expects authors, editors, reviewers, editorial board members, and the publisher to uphold the principles of honesty, transparency, accountability, fairness, confidentiality, and scientific integrity throughout the editorial and publication process.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for submitting original manuscripts that have not been published previously or submitted simultaneously to another journal. All listed authors must have made substantial scholarly contributions to the work and approve the final manuscript before submission.

Authors must accurately present research methods, results, and references without fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, image manipulation, or inappropriate citation practices. Ethical approval and informed consent must be obtained whenever required, and all sources of funding, conflicts of interest, and use of artificial intelligence tools must be fully disclosed.

When authors identify significant errors after publication, they are expected to promptly notify the Editorial Office and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions when necessary.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for making fair, objective, and timely editorial decisions based solely on the scientific quality, originality, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, and relevance of submitted manuscripts.

Editors shall preserve the confidentiality of manuscripts, avoid conflicts of interest, and ensure that every submission receives an impartial evaluation through a rigorous double-blind peer-review process.

Editors will investigate allegations of research misconduct in accordance with COPE guidance and may issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions whenever appropriate.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers contribute to maintaining the scientific quality of the journal through independent, objective, and confidential peer review.

Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts solely on scientific merit, provide constructive comments, identify relevant published literature, maintain confidentiality, and disclose any conflicts of interest before accepting a review assignment.

Reviewers must not use unpublished information obtained through peer review for personal research or professional advantage.

Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher supports editorial independence and shall not interfere with editorial decisions. Editorial decisions are made exclusively by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board based on scientific merit and ethical standards.

The publisher is responsible for maintaining digital preservation, ensuring long-term accessibility of published content, and supporting ethical publishing practices.

Peer Review Ethics

All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a double-blind peer-review process involving at least two independent reviewers.

Editorial decisions are based on reviewers' recommendations together with the Editor's independent assessment. The identities of authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process.

Research Misconduct

JANHSI does not tolerate research misconduct in any form, including:

  • Plagiarism
  • Self-plagiarism
  • Duplicate submission
  • Redundant publication
  • Data fabrication
  • Data falsification
  • Image manipulation
  • Citation manipulation
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest
  • Fake authorship
  • Gift authorship
  • Ghost authorship
  • Peer-review manipulation

Suspected misconduct will be investigated following the recommendations and flowcharts provided by COPE.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, institutional, professional, or personal relationships that could influence the objectivity of the editorial or peer-review process.

Data Availability

Authors are encouraged to make research data available whenever ethically and legally possible. Any restrictions on data sharing should be clearly explained within the manuscript.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

The use of artificial intelligence tools for language editing or manuscript preparation must be transparently disclosed in the manuscript. Artificial intelligence systems cannot be listed as authors because they cannot assume responsibility for the integrity, originality, or accountability of scholarly work.

Corrections and Retractions

When significant errors or research misconduct are identified after publication, JANHSI will publish corrections, retractions, expressions of concern, or other editorial notices as appropriate, following COPE guidance.

Complaints and Appeals

Authors may submit appeals against editorial decisions or complaints regarding editorial procedures by contacting the Editorial Office. All complaints and appeals will be handled fairly, transparently, and in accordance with COPE recommendations.

Ethical Oversight

Research involving human participants or animals must comply with recognized ethical standards and receive approval from an appropriate ethics committee where applicable. Authors must state the name of the ethics committee and approval number within the manuscript.

Post-Publication Discussion

JANHSI welcomes scientifically sound post-publication comments and correspondence that contribute to scholarly discussion. When necessary, the Editorial Office may publish responses, corrections, or editorial notes to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.