The Journal of Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Compass (JPCRC) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and excellence in publishing. Our publication policies are designed to ensure that the research we publish is of the highest quality and contributes meaningfully to the field of palliative care and rehabilitation.

1. Ethical Standards

• Originality: All submitted manuscripts must be original work that has not been published elsewhere or is under consideration for publication by another journal.
• Plagiarism: Manuscripts will be screened for plagiarism. Any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will result in rejection of the manuscript.
• Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its interpretation. Full disclosure is required during the submission process.

2. Manuscript Review Process

• Peer Review: All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure unbiased and thorough evaluation. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the field.
• Editorial Decisions: Decisions regarding the acceptance, revision, or rejection of manuscripts are based on the quality of research, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

3. Authorship

• Criteria: Authorship should be based on significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All authors should have approved the final version of the manuscript.
• Acknowledgements: Individuals who contributed to the research but do not meet the authorship criteria should be acknowledged in the manuscript.

4. Data Sharing and Transparency

• Data Availability: Authors are encouraged to make their data available to support transparency and reproducibility. Data should be shared in accordance with institutional and ethical guidelines.
• Supplementary Materials: Authors may submit supplementary materials, such as datasets or additional figures, to support their manuscript.

5. Publication Ethics

• Corrections and Retractions: The journal will issue corrections or retractions if significant errors are discovered in published articles that affect the validity of the research.
• Misconduct: Any form of research misconduct, including falsification of data or unethical research practices, will be dealt with according to the journal’s policies and may result in retraction of the published work.

6. Copyright and Licensing

• Copyright: Upon acceptance, authors will transfer copyright to the journal. Authors retain the right to use their work for academic purposes.
• Open Access: The journal operates under an open access model, ensuring that all articles are freely available to readers. Authors may be required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication.

Contact Information

For questions regarding publication policies or manuscript submissions, please contact us.

By adhering to these publication policies, JPCRC aims to uphold the integrity of the academic publishing process and contribute to advancements in the field of palliative care and rehabilitation.