The Iran Journal of Nursing (IJN) encourages transparency, reproducibility, and integrity in research. Authors are expected to retain and make available the data that support the findings of their study.
- Authors should be prepared to share their raw data with the journal’s editors or reviewers if requested, in order to verify the validity of the results.
- When appropriate, authors are encouraged to deposit their datasets in a publicly accessible repository and include a data availability statement within the manuscript.
- Any restrictions on data availability (for example, due to patient confidentiality or ethical considerations) should be clearly stated at the time of submission.
- The journal adheres to the principles of research integrity and data protection in accordance with COPE and ICMJE guidelines.
By submitting a manuscript to IJN, authors agree to comply with these data sharing and management principles.