The Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (JNN) is committed to upholding the highest standards of scholarly publishing. Our editorial policies are designed to ensure fairness, transparency, integrity, and quality in every stage of the publication process.

1. Editorial Independence

• All editorial decisions are made independently by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board, free from commercial or external influence.
• Decisions are based solely on the scientific merit, originality, and relevance of the submitted work.

2. Peer Review Policy

• JNN follows a double-blind peer review system, where both reviewers and authors remain anonymous.
• Manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent experts in the relevant field.
• The editorial decision (accept, revise, or reject) is made after careful consideration of reviewer feedback and the manuscript’s overall contribution.

3. Ethical Standards

• Authors must ensure that submissions are original, accurate, and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Plagiarism, data fabrication, image manipulation, or any form of research misconduct will result in rejection or retraction.
• Research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data must have appropriate ethical approval and follow recognized guidelines.
• Conflicts of interest must be disclosed by authors, reviewers, and editors.

4. Open Access Policy

• JNN is an open access journal, ensuring that published articles are freely available worldwide.
• All works are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, allowing sharing and reuse with proper citation.

5. Transparency in Editorial Decisions

• Authors will receive clear, constructive, and timely feedback on their submissions.
• Manuscripts rejected at the editorial screening stage will be informed promptly with the reason for the decision.
• Appeals regarding editorial decisions can be submitted to the editorial office for reconsideration.

6. Handling of Misconduct

• Allegations of misconduct (plagiarism, duplicate publication, authorship disputes, etc.) will be investigated according to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
• Confirmed cases may result in manuscript rejection, article retraction, or banning of authors from future submissions.

7. Role of the Editorial Board

• The Editorial Board provides guidance on policy, ensures adherence to ethical standards, and contributes to the scientific quality of the journal.
• Board members are selected based on expertise, research contributions, and commitment to advancing nanoscience.

8. Appeals and Complaints

• Authors may appeal editorial decisions by providing detailed justification.
• Complaints regarding the editorial process will be reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief and the publisher to ensure fairness.

9. Diversity and Inclusion

• JNN is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in scientific publishing.
• Submissions from researchers of all backgrounds, regions, and career stages are encouraged.

10. Commitment to Quality

• The journal strives for rigorous peer review, rapid publication, and global visibility.
• Continuous improvement in editorial processes is a priority, with regular updates to policies as needed.

✉️ Contact

For inquiries related to editorial policies, please contact: editor.jnn@sciconxjournals.com