Publication Policies
The International Journal of Long-Term and Rehabilitation Nursing (IJLTRN) is committed to upholding the highest standards of scholarly publishing. All authors, reviewers, and editorial members must adhere to the following policies to promote research integrity, fairness, and transparency.
Peer Review Policy
All submissions to IJLTRN undergo a double-blind peer review process, ensuring that:
- The identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential.
- Reviews are conducted by qualified professionals in the field.
- Constructive feedback is provided to improve manuscript quality.
- Editorial decisions are made based on scholarly merit and relevance.
Open Access Policy
IJLTRN is an open-access journal, allowing free and unrestricted access to all published content. Authors retain copyright of their work under a Creative Commons license (CC BY-NC 4.0).
Author Responsibilities
- Authors must ensure that their manuscript is original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
- Proper acknowledgment of all sources and collaborators is mandatory.
- Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited.
Plagiarism Policy
- All submissions are screened using advanced plagiarism detection tools.
- Manuscripts with plagiarism above 10% will be returned or rejected immediately.
- Authors may be asked to provide clarification or corrections in cases of overlap.
Retraction & Correction Policy
- Articles may be retracted in cases of ethical misconduct, data falsification, or severe errors.
- Corrections or errata may be issued for minor issues post-publication, as deemed necessary by the editorial team.
Conflict of Interest
All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence their work or judgment.
Copyright & Licensing
- Authors retain copyright of their published work.
- All articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), allowing unrestricted use with proper citation.
Article Withdrawal Policy
Authors may withdraw their manuscript at any time before final publication by submitting a formal written request. Withdrawal after peer review or acceptance must include a valid reason and editor approval.
Ethical Oversight
- All research involving human subjects must comply with institutional and international ethical standards.
- Informed consent must be obtained where applicable, and ethical clearance certificates may be requested.
We encourage authors, reviewers, and readers to uphold these policies to ensure a high standard of scholarly publishing.
