PUBLICATION ETHICS
Publication Ethics:
Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement
(Based on COPE's Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors)
Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication
The publication of an article in Indonesian Nursing Journal (INJ), a peer-reviewed and open-access journal, represents a significant contribution to the advancement of nursing science and practice. It is a direct reflection of the quality of the authors' research and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles uphold the principles of scientific integrity and rigor. Therefore, it is imperative to establish ethical standards for all parties involved in the publishing process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.
Indonesian Nursing Journal (INJ) is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct in all stages of the publication process. We ensure that commercial interests, such as advertising or reprints, do not influence editorial decisions. Additionally, the Editorial Board facilitates communication with other journals and publishers when necessary to uphold ethical standards.
Duties of Authors
- Reporting Standards
Authors must present an accurate and objective account of their research, ensuring that the data is represented faithfully and completely. Articles should include sufficient details and references to allow others to replicate the study. Any form of fabrication, falsification, or misrepresentation constitutes unethical behavior and is strictly prohibited. Review articles should be comprehensive, balanced, and objective, while opinion-based editorials should be clearly identified as such. - Data Access and Retention
Authors may be asked to provide raw data related to their research for editorial review and should retain this data for a reasonable period after publication to facilitate verification and transparency. - Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are entirely original. Any use of another author’s work, whether through quotation or paraphrasing, must be properly cited. Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, is unethical and unacceptable. - Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
Authors should not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously, nor should they publish redundant or duplicate work in different journals. Submitting the same research to multiple outlets is unethical and violates publication ethics. - Acknowledgment of Sources
Proper credit must be given to all sources of information and ideas that influenced the study. Authors must obtain explicit written permission before using confidential or unpublished data from third parties. - Authorship of the Paper
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All contributors should be acknowledged, and the corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors approve the final version before submission. - Ethical Considerations in Research
For studies involving human or animal subjects, authors must confirm that all procedures adhere to relevant legal and ethical guidelines. Approval from an appropriate institutional ethics committee must be stated in the manuscript, and informed consent must be obtained for research involving human subjects. Researchers must also disclose any potential risks associated with chemicals, procedures, or equipment used in their study. - Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that may influence their research findings. Funding sources must also be disclosed in the manuscript. - Fundamental Errors in Published Works
If an author identifies a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, they must promptly notify the journal editor and cooperate to correct or retract the paper if necessary.
Duties of Editors
- Publication Decisions
The Editor-in-Chief of Indonesian Nursing Journal (INJ) is responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts should be published. Decisions should be based on the manuscript’s academic merit, relevance, originality, and clarity, in alignment with the journal’s aims and scope. Editors must adhere to legal and ethical guidelines related to defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. - Fair Play
Manuscripts must be evaluated solely based on their intellectual content, without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, or political views. - Confidentiality
Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, and the publisher, as necessary. - Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Unpublished materials in submitted manuscripts must not be used in an editor’s own research without written consent from the author. Editors must avoid handling manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest due to relationships with authors, institutions, or organizations associated with the study.
Duties of Reviewers
- Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer review assists editors in making editorial decisions and helps authors improve their manuscripts through constructive feedback. - Confidentiality
Reviewers must treat submitted manuscripts as confidential documents and must not share or discuss them with unauthorized individuals. - Objectivity Standards
Reviews should be conducted objectively, with clear and constructive feedback. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. - Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. If they suspect plagiarism, duplicate publication, or ethical concerns, they should report these issues to the editor. - Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence their evaluation of a manuscript and should decline to review if such conflicts exist.
By adhering to these ethical standards, Indonesian Nursing Journal (INJ) strives to maintain the highest level of integrity in academic publishing and contribute to the advancement of nursing research and practice.
