Publication Ethics

The Journal of Nanomaterials and Applications (JNA) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. The journal follows internationally recognized guidelines, particularly those established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

All parties involved in the publication process—including authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher—are expected to adhere to these ethical standards.

1. Ethical Principles

JNA upholds the following core principles:

  • Integrity and transparency in research and publication
  • Objectivity and fairness in peer review
  • Accountability of all participants in the publication process
  • Respect for intellectual property and academic contributions

2. Duties of Authors

Authors submitting to JNA must ensure that:

Originality and Plagiarism

  • Manuscripts are original and have not been published elsewhere
  • All sources are properly cited
  • Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited

Data Integrity

  • Data must be accurate, reliable, and reproducible
  • Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is unacceptable

Authorship

  • All listed authors have made significant contributions
  • All co-authors approve the final manuscript

Multiple Submission

  • Manuscripts must not be under consideration elsewhere

Disclosure

  • Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest
  • Sources of funding must be clearly acknowledged

3. Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers play a critical role in maintaining quality and are expected to:

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations
  • Maintain confidentiality of all submitted materials
  • Declare any conflicts of interest
  • Avoid using unpublished information for personal advantage

4. Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Making fair and unbiased editorial decisions
  • Ensuring confidentiality of submitted manuscripts
  • Managing conflicts of interest
  • Upholding the integrity of the peer review process

Editorial decisions are based solely on:

  • Scientific merit
  • Relevance to the journal’s scope
  • Quality and originality of the work

5. Peer Review Integrity

JNA follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure:

  • Objectivity and fairness
  • Independence in evaluation
  • Elimination of potential bias

Any attempt to manipulate the peer review process will result in rejection of the manuscript.

6. Plagiarism and Misconduct

All submissions are screened for plagiarism.

In cases of suspected misconduct, the journal will:

  • Investigate following COPE guidelines
  • Contact authors for clarification
  • Reject or retract the manuscript if necessary
  • Notify relevant institutions when appropriate

7. Conflict of Interest

All participants (authors, reviewers, editors) must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence their work.

8. Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern

JNA follows standard procedures for:

  • Corrections (Errata): Minor errors affecting clarity
  • Retractions: Serious ethical violations or invalid results
  • Expressions of Concern: When issues are under investigation

9. Data Sharing and Reproducibility

Authors are encouraged to:

  • Share research data where possible
  • Provide sufficient detail for reproducibility
  • Comply with data availability standards

10. Ethical Oversight

For research involving:

  • Human subjects
  • Animal experiments

Authors must provide:

  • Ethical approval from relevant institutions
  • Compliance with international ethical standards

11. Publisher Responsibilities

The publisher ensures:

  • Editorial independence
  • Transparency in policies
  • Compliance with international publishing standards

12. Policy Updates

This Publication Ethics statement may be updated periodically to reflect best practices in academic publishing.