Professional Nursing Media Journal (PNMJ) is a peer-reviewed and open-access scientific journal that upholds the highest standards of publication ethics. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, the Editor-in-Chief, the Editorial Board, peer reviewers, and the publisher (Arisnus Publishing).

PNMJ adheres to the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure integrity, transparency, and accountability at every stage of publication. The prevention of publication malpractice is a core responsibility of the editorial board, and any form of unethical behavior—including plagiarism, data fabrication, and data falsification—is strictly prohibited.

Duties of Editors

• Editors are responsible for deciding which articles should be published based on the validity, significance, and contribution of the work.

• Editors evaluate manuscripts objectively, without discrimination based on nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, political views, seniority, or institutional affiliation.

• Editors must ensure that the review process is fair, confidential, and free from conflicts of interest.

• Editors should communicate clearly with authors and reviewers, basing their decisions on reviewers’ recommendations and editorial judgment.

• Editors may not use unpublished materials from submitted manuscripts for their own research without written consent from the authors.

• In cases of suspected misconduct, editors will follow COPE flowcharts and take appropriate action.

Duties of Reviewers

• Reviewers assist the editor in making editorial decisions and help authors improve the quality of their manuscripts.

• Reviews must be conducted objectively and within the agreed timeframe, without personal criticism directed at the authors.

• Reviewers must maintain confidentiality of all manuscripts and may not use unpublished data for personal advantage.

• Reviewers should report any ethical concerns such as plagiarism, redundant publication, or data manipulation.

• Reviewers must decline assignments when there is a potential conflict of interest.

Duties of Authors

• Authors must ensure that their submissions are original, have not been published elsewhere, and are not under consideration by another journal.

• Authors are responsible for the accuracy of data and for properly citing the work of others.

• Authors must not engage in plagiarism or self-plagiarism.

• Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the study’s conception, design, execution, or interpretation. All authors must approve the final version prior to submission.

• Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest, sources of funding, or financial relationships that may influence their work.

• Authors must avoid including identifying information of patients or research participants.

• If a significant error is discovered after publication, authors are required to notify the editor promptly and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article.

Publisher’s Responsibilities

• The publisher ensures that editorial decisions are made independently and without interference.

• The publisher supports editors, reviewers, and authors in maintaining academic integrity and ethical standards.

• The publisher takes necessary measures to prevent publication malpractice and adheres to COPE ethical guidelines.

Disclaimer

The editors and publisher of Professional Nursing Media Journal (PNMJ) make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all published content. However, they make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness or suitability of the information for any purpose and disclaim all such warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law. The views expressed in published articles are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors or the publisher.