Publication Ethics

1. Introduction

Pammula Journal of Nursing Practice & Innovation is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. This publication ethics statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publishing process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher. The journal adheres to the principles and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to Pammula Journal of Nursing Practice & Innovation are expected to comply with the following ethical standards:

2.1 Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. Any use of others’ work, ideas, or words must be properly cited or quoted. All manuscripts may be screened for plagiarism using appropriate detection software.

2.2 Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously or publish redundant or substantially similar research in multiple publications.

2.3 Authorship of the Manuscript

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All listed authors must approve the final version of the manuscript.

2.4 Data Accuracy and Integrity

Authors are responsible for the accuracy of the data presented in the manuscript. Fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting of data is unethical and unacceptable.

2.5 Human Subjects and Ethical Approval

Research involving human participants must comply with ethical standards and relevant regulations. Authors must state that ethical approval was obtained from an appropriate ethics committee and that informed consent was secured where applicable.

2.6 Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

All authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the interpretation of their findings.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors of Pammula Journal of Nursing Practice & Innovation are responsible for ensuring a fair, transparent, and unbiased editorial process:

3.1 Publication Decisions

Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on their academic merit, originality, relevance to nursing practice and innovation, and clarity, without discrimination.

3.2 Confidentiality

Editors must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, and the publisher.

3.3 Conflicts of Interest

Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest.

3.4 Handling of Ethical Issues

Editors will take appropriate action in cases of suspected misconduct, including plagiarism, data falsification, or unethical research practices, following COPE guidelines.

4. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Peer reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining the quality of the journal and are expected to adhere to the following principles:

4.1 Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Reviews should be objective, constructive, and timely, assisting editors in making publication decisions.

4.2 Confidentiality

Manuscripts under review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared or discussed with others.

4.3 Objectivity and Impartiality

Reviews should be conducted objectively, without personal criticism of the authors.

4.4 Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers should decline to review manuscripts if they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with the authors.

5. Ethical Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher of Pammula Journal of Nursing Practice & Innovation is committed to:

6. Handling Allegations of Misconduct

Allegations of research or publication misconduct will be investigated thoroughly and fairly. Depending on the severity of the issue, actions may include manuscript rejection, retraction of published articles, or notification of the authors’ institutions.

7. Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern

The journal will publish corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when errors or ethical issues are identified that affect the integrity of the published work.

8. Commitment to Ethical Publishing

Pammula Journal of Nursing Practice & Innovation is dedicated to promoting ethical research and publication practices to advance nursing knowledge, clinical practice, and innovation responsibly and sustainably.