Principles of Transparency

Journal of Pubnursing Sciences (JPS) fully adheres to ethical guidelines in research and publication, as outlined in the Guidelines on Good Publication (http://publicationethics.org/resources/guidelines), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) Guidelines (http://www.icmje.org), and the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scientific Publishing, published jointly by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), the Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) (https://doaj.org/apply/transparency/; https://doi.org/10.24318/cope.2019.1.12). These transparency principles aim to ensure that all aspects of the journal’s publication are conducted with full openness regarding the editorial process, finances, and policies implemented in publishing. JPS is committed to providing clear and accessible information to authors, readers, and relevant stakeholders about its publication policies, as well as ensuring the integrity and quality of the research it publishes.

Journal Name
The Journal of Pubnursing Sciences (JPS) has a unique and easily identifiable name, ensuring that it is not confused with other journals. Its name clearly represents its identity and does not mislead potential authors or readers about its association with other journals.

Website
The JPS website ensures user security with protection against viruses and malware. The URL address of the site is https://journal.pubsains.com/index.php/jps/index. The content on the website adheres to high ethical and professional standards, providing clear and non-misleading information. Authors and readers are credited when text is taken from other sources. Additionally, the site provides information on the journal's focus and scope, as well as publication criteria, including policies on authorship and duplicate publication. The journal's ISSN is prominently displayed on the website and on every published article.

Publication Schedule
The journal’s publication frequency is clearly stated on the website, providing readers with information on when they can access the latest articles.

Archiving
JPS article content is stored in the Public Knowledge Project (PKP PN) Private Network for preservation and retrieval purposes. Additionally, JPS utilizes the Internet Archive for long-term preservation, which is listed in the Keepers Registry.

Copyright
The copyright policy is clearly outlined on the journal’s website. Articles published in JPS are licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0, with copyright holders identified in each article. Authors retain unlimited copyright and publication rights, and are permitted to archive the submitted, accepted, and publisher's version of the article.

Licensing
Information regarding licensing for articles is clearly explained on the JPS website. All articles are published under the CC BY-NC 4.0 license. Authors are allowed to archive the submitted, accepted, and publisher’s version of the article.

Publication Ethics and Editorial Policy
JPS has a clear and visible publication ethics policy on the website. This policy covers authorship criteria according to ICMJE, prevention of research violations such as plagiarism and data manipulation, as well as procedures for article corrections and retractions if necessary. In cases of alleged research misconduct, JPS follows COPE guidelines for addressing the issue.

Peer Review
JPS implements a double-blind peer review system, with at least two external or independent experts assessing the scientific quality of the article. The peer review process and policies are clearly outlined on the website.

Access
The journal and individual articles provide full open access to readers, which is also transparently stated on the website.

Ownership and Management
PT Pubsains Nur Cendekia, Indonesia, is the sole publisher and owner of JPS, with publication management handled by the Publication Department. All publication fees are covered by the publisher, with no misleading information about the journal’s ownership.

Advisory Board
JPS has an editorial board consisting of recognized experts in the field. The full names, affiliations, ORCiD, and Scopus iD of editorial board members are available on the journal's website and are updated regularly.

Editorial Team/Contact Information
The full names and affiliations of the journal editors, as well as contact information for the editorial office, are provided on the JPS website, including the full address: PT Pubsains Nur Cendekia, Jalan Sanip Raya No 83, Depok-Jawa Barat, Indonesia.

Author Fees
JPS does not charge any article processing fees (APC) for manuscript submission and publication.

Other Revenues
JPS applies an open-access business model, with all publication fees fully covered by the publisher (PT Pubsains Nur Cendekia).

Advertising
JPS clearly states its advertising policy and does not publish any advertising material.

Direct Marketing
All direct marketing activities, including manuscript solicitation on behalf of JPS, are carried out appropriately, without being disruptive, and provide accurate information without misleading authors or readers.