Publication Ethics
Genius Journal of Nursing (GJN) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and research integrity. This section outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.
GJN adheres to the principles and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and follows the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) in addressing all aspects of research and publication ethics, particularly cases of research misconduct and publication malpractice.
All research involving human participants must comply with internationally recognized ethical standards, including the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Research involving animals must adhere to appropriate ethical guidelines, including those developed by the Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences (CIOMS).
The Publisher of GJN maintains editorial independence and ensures that commercial interests, advertising, sponsorship, or financial considerations do not influence editorial decisions. Editorial decisions are based solely on academic merit, scientific validity, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
Through adherence to these ethical principles, GJN aims to promote transparency, accountability, and the integrity of the scholarly record.
Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication
The publication of an article in Genius Journal of Nursing (GJN) represents an important contribution to the advancement of nursing science and the development of a credible and respected body of knowledge. Published works reflect the quality, integrity, and scholarly rigor of the authors and the institutions that support them.
As a peer-reviewed journal, GJN promotes transparency, accountability, and academic excellence in scholarly communication. Clear ethical standards are therefore established for all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, the publisher, and the wider academic community.
Genius Publishing (CV. Gerbang Ilmu Nusantara), as the publisher of GJN, is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics throughout the editorial and publishing process. Editorial decisions are made independently and are based solely on academic merit, originality, and scientific validity. Advertising, sponsorship, reprints, or other commercial revenue shall not influence editorial decisions.
Duties of Editors
Publication Decisions
The Editor-in-Chief and members of the Editorial Board of Genius Journal of Nursing (GJN) are responsible for determining which submitted manuscripts are suitable for publication. Editorial decisions are based on the manuscript’s academic merit, originality, scientific validity, methodological rigor, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
Editors are guided by the journal’s editorial policies and applicable legal requirements regarding defamation, copyright infringement, plagiarism, and research misconduct.
Fairness
Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on the basis of their intellectual content and scholarly contribution, without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, institutional affiliation, or political philosophy of the authors.
Confidentiality
Editors and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts. Information regarding a manuscript may not be disclosed to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Editors must not use unpublished information disclosed in a submitted manuscript for their own research or personal advantage without the explicit written consent of the author. Editors should recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which conflicts of interest may arise.
Duties of Reviewers
Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer review is an essential component of the editorial process. Reviewers assist editors in making informed publication decisions and help improve the quality of manuscripts through constructive feedback.
Promptness
Reviewers who feel unqualified to review a manuscript or unable to complete the review within the required timeframe should promptly inform the editor and decline the review invitation.
Confidentiality
Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared or discussed with others without authorization from the editor.
Standards of Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively and professionally. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Reviewers should provide clear comments supported by scholarly arguments.
Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors and report any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript and other publications.
Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
Reviewers should decline to review manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest arising from competitive, collaborative, institutional, or financial relationships.
Duties of Authors
Reporting Standards
Authors must present an accurate and objective account of the research conducted. Data should be reported truthfully without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate manipulation.
Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are original works. When using the work or ideas of others, proper citation and acknowledgment must be provided. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.
Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously or publish substantially the same research in multiple journals.
Acknowledgment of Sources
Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be provided through appropriate citations.
Authorship of the Paper
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the research. All co-authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence the results or interpretation of their research.
Fundamental Errors in Published Works
If authors discover significant errors in their published work, they must promptly notify the editor and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article when necessary.
