Nursing Genius Journal adheres to the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in addressing all facets of publication ethics, particularly in managing research cases and publication irregularities. Articles involving human subjects must comply with the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki, while research involving animals must align with the International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research developed by the Council of the International Organization of Medical Sciences (CIOMS).

Nursing Genius Journal has embraced COPE standards to uphold high-quality ethical practices for publishers, editors, authors, and reviewers. The importance of publication ethics is emphasized to enhance the global quality of research. This section delineates the standards for editors, authors, and reviewers. Furthermore, the publisher is committed to maintaining the integrity of content and supporting timely publication without undue interference.

For Editors

1. The editor bears responsibility for each article published in the Nursing Genius Journal.
2. Editors may collaborate with other editors or reviewers in reaching final decisions.
3. Manuscripts must be objectively evaluated for publication, irrespective of the author's characteristics. Editors must recuse themselves in case of a potential conflict of interest.
4. Documents sent to reviewers should not include author information, and vice versa.
5. Editors' decisions must be communicated to authors along with reviewers' comments, excluding offensive or defamatory statements.
6. Editors must honor authors' requests to exclude specific reviewers if reasonable and practical.
7. Editors and staff must ensure the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
8. Editors will follow the COPE flow chart if there are suspicions of discrepancies or authorship disputes.

For Reviewers

1. Reviewers should comment on ethical concerns and potential research and publication errors.
2. Reviewers are expected to complete their work promptly and notify editors if unable to fulfill the assignment.
3. Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript.
4. Reviewers must decline assignments if a potential conflict of interest with authors is identified.

For Authors

1. Reporting Standards: Authors must present accurate reports and data from research results, avoiding deliberate deception.
2. Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure the originality of their work and provide clear citations when using quotes. Simultaneous submission to multiple journals is considered unethical.
3. Acknowledgment of Sources: Proper acknowledgment of others' work is essential, and authors must cite publications that influenced their scientific work.
4. Authorship of the Paper: Authorship should be limited to those significantly contributing to the research. The lead author ensures co-author eligibility and approval of the final manuscript.
5. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any substantive financial or personal interests that could influence the manuscript's outcome.
6. Fundamental Errors in Published Works: Authors discovering errors in published manuscripts should promptly notify the journal editor and collaborate on retractions or corrections.