Publication Ethics and Responsibilities
The International Journal of Global Perspectives in Mental Health Nursing is committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity, ethical conduct, and transparency in its publishing process. We adhere to a rigorous set of publication policies to ensure that all content published in our journal is of the highest quality and complies with ethical guidelines.
Authorship Criteria
- Substantial Contribution: All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or analysis of the research.
- Accountability: Authors are collectively responsible for the integrity of the content submitted.
- Acknowledgment: Contributions from individuals who do not meet the authorship criteria must be acknowledged in the manuscript.
Originality and Plagiarism
- Manuscripts submitted to IJGPMHN must be original works that have not been published or submitted elsewhere.
- All submissions will be screened for plagiarism using reliable software. Manuscripts with significant overlap with existing works will be rejected.
Conflict of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the research outcomes. A conflict of interest statement should be included in the manuscript.
Data Availability and Reproducibility
- Authors must ensure that data supporting their findings are accurate, complete, and available for verification.
- Datasets and supplementary materials should be shared upon request, provided ethical considerations allow.
Peer Review Process
- JNIHT employs a double-blind peer-review process.
- Manuscripts are reviewed by experts in the field for quality, relevance, and originality.
- The editorial board makes the final decision based on reviewers’ recommendations.
Open Access Policy
All articles published in IJGPMHN are open access and freely available online. This ensures that your research reaches a global audience without barriers.
Copyright and Licensing
- Upon acceptance, authors retain the copyright of their work but grant IJGPMHN a license to publish and distribute the article.
- All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), allowing readers to share and adapt the work with appropriate credit.
Corrections and Retractions
- Corrections: Errors identified post-publication will be corrected promptly and transparently.
- Retractions: Articles found to contain significant errors or ethical violations will be retracted in accordance with COPE guidelines.
Withdrawal Policy
Authors may withdraw their manuscripts during the review process, provided a valid reason is communicated to the editorial team. Withdrawal after acceptance or publication is discouraged.
