Ethics and Research Integrity

Advances in Nursing and Health (ANH) is committed to ethics, scientific integrity, transparency, and good publication practices, aiming to ensure the quality, reliability, and credibility of the scientific knowledge it disseminates.

ANH guides its editorial practices according to the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), applicable ethical standards for scientific research, and current legislation.

Ethics in Research Involving Human Participants

Research involving human participants must comply with the ethical standards and regulations in force in the country where the research was conducted.

When applicable, authors must provide information on approval by a Research Ethics Committee (REC) or equivalent body, including the corresponding approval or protocol number.

Studies conducted in Brazil must comply with the relevant regulations of the National Health Council, according to the nature of the research.

When ethical approval is not required, authors must provide a reasoned justification in accordance with applicable legislation and regulations.

Confidentiality, privacy, personal data protection, and respect for participants' dignity must be ensured.

Ethics in Research Involving Animals

Research involving animals must comply with animal welfare standards and applicable legislation, including, when required, approval by an Ethics Committee on Animal Use or equivalent body.

Genetic Heritage and Associated Traditional Knowledge

Research involving Brazilian genetic heritage or associated traditional knowledge must comply with current legislation and be registered in the National System for the Management of Genetic Heritage and Associated Traditional Knowledge (SisGen), when legally required.

Clinical Trial Registration

Manuscripts reporting the results of clinical trials must provide the study registration information from a recognized public registry, in accordance with applicable regulations, including the registration number and the electronic address of the record.

Authors' Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for the originality, accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the information presented in their manuscripts.

Scientific misconduct is not permitted, including plagiarism, inappropriate self-plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, improper image manipulation, intentional omission of relevant information, and inappropriate attribution of authorship.

All individuals identified as authors must meet the authorship criteria adopted by the journal and take responsibility for their contributions.

Responsibilities of Reviewers and Editors

Reviewers must act with impartiality, confidentiality, respect, and scientific rigor, disclosing any conflicts of interest that could compromise their evaluation.

The editorial team must ensure that decisions are based on scientific and editorial criteria, preserve the confidentiality of information, and address suspected irregularities fairly and transparently.

Suspected Scientific Misconduct

Suspected violations of ethical standards or scientific integrity may be examined by the editorial team, taking into account COPE recommendations, available documentation, and the opportunity for the parties involved to respond.

Depending on the nature and severity of the situation, clarifications, additional documentation, or institutional measures may be requested.

Corrections and Retractions

When significant errors or scientific integrity concerns are identified in published articles, the journal may adopt proportionate editorial measures, including the publication of corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions, according to the circumstances and COPE recommendations.

These measures are intended to preserve the integrity of the scientific record.

Institutional Commitment

ANH reaffirms its commitment to research ethics, editorial responsibility, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge produced with integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Institutional Reference: Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) — https://publicationethics.org/