Ethics Policy

The journal is committed to maintaining the utmost integrity and ethical standards throughout every stage of the publication process. Authors are expected to adhere to the following principles:

1. Originality and Plagiarism

  • All submitted manuscripts must be the authors’ own original work.
  • If the work or words of others are used, appropriate citations and quotations must be provided.
  • Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism (recycling one’s own published material without citation), is strictly prohibited.

2. Data Transparency and Retention

  • Authors may be required to submit raw data related to their manuscript for editorial review.
  • Authors should make such data publicly accessible, where possible, and are required to retain it for a reasonable period following publication.

3. Duplicate Submission

  • The same manuscript must not be submitted to multiple journals at the same time.
  • Republishing previously published work without citation or permission is prohibited.
  • The submitted article will be removed without consideration.

4. Approval from All Contributors

  • All authors listed must have made a significant contribution to the work.
  • The manuscript must be approved by all co-authors and by the responsible authorities at the institution or organization where the research was conducted.

5. Peer Review Process

  • Manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review by experts in the relevant field.
  • Reviewers are expected to:
    • Maintain objectivity and provide constructive, non-hostile feedback.
    • Avoid making defamatory, offensive, or personal remarks.
    • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all details of the manuscript.
    • Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe and notify the editor promptly if unable to review.
  • Reviewers must not use unpublished material from a submitted manuscript for their own research without the author’s consent.

6. Research Funding Details

  • Authors must clearly disclose all sources of financial support for the research and/or manuscript preparation.
  • The role of the sponsor, if any, in study design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, writing, and decision to publish must be stated.
  • If the funding source had no involvement, this should be explicitly mentioned.