Privacy Statement
The Journal of Psychiatric & Community Health Nursing Sciences (JPCHNS) will keep all persons related to the journal—including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers—anonymous by protecting their privacy and maintaining confidentiality. We take the protection of personal information seriously and ensure responsible and secure handling of all collected data.
Collection of Information
When authors, reviewers, or readers interact with the journal, certain information may be collected such as name, affiliation, email address, and other contact details required for editorial, review, and publication processes. This information is collected solely for journal-related activities and scholarly communication.
Use of Personal Information
JPCHNS uses personal information for the following purposes:
- Manuscript submission and processing.
- Peer-review and editorial activities.
- Communication with authors, reviewers, and editors.
- Publication and indexing purposes.
- Journal administration and management.
Personal data will not be used for purposes other than those intended unless consent is obtained.
Confidentiality and Data Protection
JPCHNS implements reasonable safeguards to prevent leakage, disclosure, alteration, or misuse of personal information. All submitted data is kept confidential and shared only with individuals directly involved in the editorial and publication process.
Manuscripts under review, reviewer comments, and editorial decisions are treated with strict confidentiality.
Non-Disclosure of Information
Information such as names and email addresses provided to the journal will be used only for intended purposes and will never be sold, shared, or disclosed to third parties for commercial or marketing use.
Any disclosures required by law or ethical publishing standards will be followed accordingly.
Third-Party Services
The journal may use trusted third-party services for website operations, manuscript handling, indexing, and publication. These services are expected to follow appropriate privacy and security standards.
External links provided by the journal do not imply responsibility for the privacy policies of those external websites.
Author and Reviewer Privacy
The journal maintains strict confidentiality of authors and reviewers during the peer-review process. Information provided during manuscript evaluation is used only for editorial purposes and is not published or shared for personal gain.
All participants in the review process are expected to maintain high standards of confidentiality and professional ethics.
Policy Updates
JPCHNS may update or revise this Privacy Statement at any time to reflect changes in practices, laws, or publishing standards. Updates will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.
Our Commitment to Privacy
Trust within the scholarly community is essential. The Journal of Psychiatric & Community Health Nursing Sciences (JPCHNS) remains committed to protecting personal information in a responsible, secure, and ethical manner in accordance with professional publishing standards.