At IJGHNI, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards and ensuring a transparent, fair, and responsible publication process. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to adhere to the following policies:
Ethical Publishing Practices
We follow the guidelines outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All stakeholders must maintain honesty, objectivity, and integrity throughout the publication process.
Author Responsibilities
- All submissions must be original and unpublished work.
- Authors should properly cite all sources and avoid any form of plagiarism.
- All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the research.
- Simultaneous submission of the same manuscript to more than one journal is strictly prohibited.
Peer Review Process
- IJGHNI follows a double-blind peer review system.
- Manuscripts will be evaluated based on originality, relevance, methodology, and contribution to the field.
- Reviewers are selected for their expertise and are expected to provide objective and constructive feedback.
Plagiarism Policy
We use plagiarism detection tools to screen all submitted manuscripts. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized content (above acceptable limits) will be rejected immediately. Authors are advised to ensure originality and proper citation practices.
Open Access Policy
IJGHNI is an open access journal. All articles are freely accessible to the public under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), ensuring global visibility and reach.
Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain the copyright of their articles and grant the journal a license to publish. The content can be reused or shared with proper citation under the open-access policy.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect the integrity or objectivity of the publication.
Retraction & Correction Policy
- Articles may be retracted or corrected post-publication if ethical violations, errors, or data issues are discovered.
- Authors will be notified and allowed to respond to the allegations or concerns raised.
Archiving Policy
All published articles are digitally archived and preserved to ensure long-term access and retrieval, even in case of technical outages.