Principles of Transparency

The Journal of Complementary Therapies in Midwifery and Nursing (JCTMN) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency, academic integrity, and ethical publishing. The journal adheres to the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing as outlined by COPE, DOAJ, OASPA, and WAME.

  1. Peer Review Process
    JCTMN uses a double-blind peer review process. All submissions are reviewed by at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise. The editorial board makes final publication decisions based on reviewer recommendations and editorial judgment.

  2. Governing Body
    The journal has an editorial board comprised of respected scholars and clinicians in the fields of midwifery, nursing, and complementary therapies. Editorial board members are listed on the journal’s website with full affiliation details.

  3. Editorial Team and Contact Information
    Full contact details for the editorial office, including email and mailing address, are available on the journal’s website.

  4. Author Fees
    JCTMN is a diamond open access journal, meaning no article processing charges (APCs) are levied on authors, and all articles are freely accessible to readers.

  5. Copyright and Licensing
    Authors retain copyright of their work and grant the journal the right to publish under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing maximum dissemination and reuse with appropriate attribution.

  6. Handling of Misconduct
    The journal follows COPE guidelines for handling allegations of research and publication misconduct, including plagiarism, data falsification, and authorship disputes.

  7. Archiving
    JCTMN ensures long-term preservation of published content through participation in LOCKSS/CLOCKSS and institutional repositories.

  8. Revenue Sources
    The journal is funded by institutional support and public research grants, with no income derived from advertising or APCs.

  9. Advertising Policy
    JCTMN does not display commercial advertising. Sponsorship is transparently disclosed when applicable.

  10. Direct Marketing
    Any direct marketing efforts are conducted professionally and ethically, without coercion or spam.

  11. Conflicts of Interest
    Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest. This information is published alongside articles when relevant.

  12. Data and Reproducibility
    Authors are encouraged to share datasets and research materials when possible and appropriate. Data availability statements are required.

  13. Ethics and Consent
    Research involving human participants must include statements of ethics approval and informed consent. JCTMN adheres to international ethical guidelines (e.g., Declaration of Helsinki).

  14. Complaints Process
    Complaints or appeals regarding editorial decisions or ethical concerns can be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief and will be handled confidentially and impartially.