Publication Ethics

Jurnal Gema Keperawatan is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This ethical statement applies to all parties involved in the publishing process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

1. Ethical Guidelines

Jurnal Gema Keperawatan adheres to ethical standards and best practices in scholarly publishing as recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

2. Duties of Authors

Authors are expected to:

  • Ensure that the submitted manuscript is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
  • Properly acknowledge and cite all sources used in the manuscript.
  • Ensure that all listed authors have made significant contributions to the research and writing of the manuscript.
  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
  • Confirm that research involving human participants has received appropriate ethical approval and informed consent, where applicable.

3. Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Making publication decisions based on the manuscript’s academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
  • Ensuring a fair, unbiased, and confidential review process.
  • Avoiding conflicts of interest and disclosing them when necessary.
  • Taking appropriate action in cases of ethical complaints, plagiarism, or research misconduct.

4. Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Conduct reviews objectively and constructively within the agreed timeframe.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of the reviewed manuscripts.
  • Identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.
  • Report any suspicion of plagiarism, duplicate publication, or ethical misconduct to the editors.
  • Declare any conflicts of interest.

5. Duties of the Publisher

The publisher is committed to:

  • Supporting editors in maintaining ethical standards.
  • Ensuring that commercial interests do not compromise editorial decisions.
  • Facilitating the resolution of ethical issues in accordance with COPE guidelines.