Peer Review Policy & Process

Peer Review Process & Ethics

Dignity Nursing Journal (DNJ)

Double-Blind Review

Dignity Nursing Journal (DNJ) applies a double-blind peer review, ensuring both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers before a final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief.

Note: Editorials and letters are not peer-reviewed but assessed directly by the editorial team.

Submission Requirements:
  • Title Page: Author details, affiliations, funding, and conflicts.
  • Blinded Manuscript: No identifying information in the main text.
  • All supplementary files are also reviewed.


 Review Decisions

Reviewers assess scientific quality, originality, and relevance. Final decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief based on reviewer recommendations.

Accept: Ready for publication.
Minor Revision: Small corrections required.
Major Revision: Needs substantial improvement.
Reject: Not suitable for publication.
Generative AI Policy: Reviewers must not upload manuscripts to AI tools, as it violates confidentiality and ethical standards.
Ethical Guidelines for Reviewers
Reviewers must:
  • Review within their expertise.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Declare conflicts of interest.
  • Provide objective and respectful feedback.
  • Complete reviews on time.
Reviewer Recognition

Reviewers receive recognition through certification platforms such as Reviewer Credits for their contribution to the peer-review process.

DNJ Peer Review Standards