The International Journal of Healthcare and Education (IJHE) adheres to the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME).

Our commitment to transparency includes the following:

1. Website

The IJHE website (accessible at [Insert Journal URL]) clearly presents information about the journal's aims, scope, editorial policies, submission guidelines, open access status, and publication ethics. All content is regularly updated to ensure accuracy and integrity.

2. Name of Journal

The title International Journal of Healthcare and Education (IJHE) is unique and not likely to be confused with another journal.

3. Peer Review Process

IJHE uses a double-blind peer review process. Every submitted manuscript undergoes an initial editorial assessment followed by external peer review by at least two independent experts in the field. Final editorial decisions are based on reviewers’ recommendations and editorial evaluation.

4. Ownership and Management

The journal is published and managed by STIKep PPNI Jawa Barat. Complete publisher information is provided on the journal’s website.

5. Governing Body

IJHE is governed by an internationally recognized Editorial Board comprising scholars and experts from diverse fields in healthcare and education.

6. Editorial Team and Contact Information

Full contact details of the editorial office, as well as names and affiliations of the editorial team and board members, are transparently available on the journal website.

7. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work. All content is published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing free distribution and reuse with proper attribution.

8. Author Fees

Information about any Article Processing Charges (APCs) is clearly stated on the journal website. If applicable, APC waivers and discount policies are transparently described.

9. Process for Identifying and Dealing with Allegations of Research Misconduct

IJHE follows COPE guidelines for handling allegations of misconduct, including plagiarism, data falsification, and authorship disputes. Misconduct will result in appropriate action such as corrections, retractions, or notifications to relevant authorities.

10. Publication Ethics

IJHE is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards. Authors, reviewers, and editors must adhere to the ethical policies detailed on the journal website, including conflict of interest disclosure, data integrity, and ethical approval for research involving humans or animals.

11. Access

IJHE operates under a fully open access publishing model. All articles are freely accessible to readers immediately upon publication without any subscription or access fees.

12. Archiving

The journal’s digital content is preserved through participation in trusted archiving programs such as LOCKSS and CLOCKSS to ensure long-term accessibility.

13. Revenue Sources

IJHE’s revenue sources include modest article processing charges (if applicable) and institutional support from STIKep PPNI Jawa Barat. No advertising revenue is accepted to ensure editorial independence.

14. Advertising

IJHE does not display or accept advertising. The editorial decision-making process is completely independent of commercial considerations.

15. Publishing Schedule

IJHE publishes three regular issues per year: in May, September, and January. Additional special issues may be published at the discretion of the editorial board.

16. Name of Archive

The IJHE archives all its content systematically and ensures permanent accessibility through its website and archiving services.

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