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The editorial process of the Journal of Integrative Nursing and Palliative Care operates under the sole authority of the Editor-in-Chief, in coordination with the Editorial Board and Associate Editors.
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Publication decisions are based solely on scientific merit, originality, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, and relevance to journal scope — determined through double-blind peer review involving Associate Editors and independent external reviewers.
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The review process follows a multi-stage structure: editorial screening, subject-expert assessment, external peer review, and final decision — ensuring transparency and integrity throughout.
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Acceptance generally requires at least two favorable independent reviews; conflicting recommendations trigger an additional expert review.
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The publisher and affiliated organizations play no role in manuscript handling, reviewer selection, or publication decisions.
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Editors and Associate Editors recuse themselves from manuscripts involving any conflict of interest.
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The journal upholds editorial independence and integrity in line with COPE guidelines and international publication-ethics standards.
