Privacy Statement for the Nature-Nurture Journal of Psychology (NNJP)
The Nature-Nurture Journal of Psychology (NNJP) is committed to ensuring the highest standards of transparency, integrity, and privacy in managing and disseminating scholarly research. Our guiding belief is that research serves humanity and must be shared universally without discrimination or barriers. This Privacy Statement outlines how we manage information and safeguard the rights of authors, reviewers, and readers.
- Open Access Policy
All articles published in NNJP are freely and permanently accessible online upon publication. We follow an open access policy to promote the dissemination of knowledge for the benefit of society, without subscription charges or registration barriers. By publishing with NNJP, authors retain copyright of their work and grant any third party the right to use, reproduce, and distribute the article under the terms of the Nature-Nurture Publisher (NNP) license agreement, which ensures perpetual open access.
- Author Rights and Copyright
- Authors retain the copyright of their articles and grant NNJP first publication rights.
- Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), enabling unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
- Data Privacy and Confidentiality
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all parties involved in the publication process. Specifically:
- Authors: Personal information such as names, affiliations, and contact details provided during submission will be used solely for publication and communication purposes.
- Reviewers: Reviewer identities are kept strictly confidential, following our double-blind peer review process.
- Readers: No personal data is collected or stored for accessing published articles. Any contact information shared via our website (e.g., newsletter subscriptions) will be handled securely and never shared with third parties.
- Transparency in Peer Review
The peer review process at NNJP is conducted ethically and transparently:
- We ensure fairness, impartiality, and confidentiality during the review process.
- Any potential conflicts of interest are managed and disclosed appropriately.
- Ethical Research Standards
NNJP upholds rigorous ethical standards, aligning with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines. Our policies ensure:
- Ethical compliance in research methodologies and reporting.
- A strict policy against plagiarism and unethical research practices.
- Adherence to global research guidelines to maintain integrity and reproducibility.
- Use of Submitted Content
- Authors grant NNJP a non-exclusive license to display and archive submitted content.
- We do not share, sell, or distribute submitted manuscripts or data to third parties without explicit permission from the authors.
- Archiving and Preservation
To ensure the long-term preservation of published articles:
- All content is archived digitally and is accessible through indexing services and repositories.
- Articles are protected against accidental loss using secure backup and archiving solutions.
- Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies and analytical tools to improve user experience and gather anonymized traffic data. We do not use these tools to collect personal information without consent.
- Updates to the Privacy Statement
This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically to reflect best practices and evolving legal or ethical standards. Any updates will be published on our website.
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Statement or the policies of the Nature-Nurture Journal of Psychology (NNJP), please feel free to contact us:
Email: njp@thenaturenurture.org
Address: House No. 53/C-69, Mohallah Chamanabad, Dhok Syedian, Misrial Road, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Phone: +92 334 627 8961
Principal Contact
Name: Dr. Muhammad Aqeel
Designation: Chief Editor, Nature-Nurture Journal of Psychology
Email: aqeel.1924@gmail.com
Phone: +92 334 627 8961