MCU Innovative Nursing Journal is committed to upholding integrity and ethics in the publication of scholarly articles. We follow strict ethical guidelines to ensure that all published articles meet high quality standards and academic integrity. Below is the publication ethics policy that we adhere to:

Author's Responsibilities

  1. Originality and Plagiarism
    Authors must ensure that the article they submit is their original work and does not contain plagiarism. All quotes, references, and data used should be properly attributed.
  2. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
    Authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that might affect the results or interpretation of their research.
  3. Honest Reporting
    Articles must be written honestly, without concealing or manipulating data. All research findings should be presented transparently and accurately.
  4. Revisions and Updates
    Authors must respond to feedback from reviewers and editors professionally. If errors or discrepancies are found in the article after publication, authors are obligated to correct them or retract the article.

Editor's Responsibilities

  1. Publication Decision
    Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based on the quality of the article and its relevance to the journal. These decisions should be based on the scientific content and writing quality, irrespective of the author's race, gender, or affiliation.
  2. Confidentiality
    Editors must maintain the confidentiality of all information received from authors and reviewers. Articles should be evaluated free from personal influence or bias.
  3. Avoidance of Conflicts of Interest
    Editors must not be involved in evaluating or publishing articles in which they have a conflict of interest with the authors.

Reviewer's Responsibilities

  1. Objective Evaluation
    Reviewers must provide objective and constructive evaluations, assessing the article based on its scientific quality and its contribution to the field of nursing.
  2. Confidentiality
    Reviewers must maintain confidentiality of the article being reviewed and must not use any information from the article for personal gain.
  3. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
    Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could affect their judgment of the article being reviewed.

Publisher's Responsibilities

  1. Transparency in Process
    The publisher ensures that the evaluation, selection, and publication processes are conducted transparently and fairly.
  2. Compliance with Ethical Standards
    The publisher is responsible for ensuring that the journal adheres to the ethical standards for scholarly publishing.