Appeals and Complaints Policy

Authors who wish to appeal a manuscript rejection or lodge a formal complaint regarding editorial decisions, peer-review processes, or ethical concerns are encouraged to first contact the Editor-in-Chief directly at njp@thenaturenurture.org, who will provide detailed guidance and review the case in accordance with the journal’s formal procedures.

Escalation & COPE Alignment

If an appeal or complaint cannot be satisfactorily resolved at the editorial level, authors may escalate the matter further. All formal disputes are handled transparently, fairly, and impartially in strict accordance with the guidelines and flowcharts established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), ensuring a rigorous and objective resolution process.