Editorial Policies

1. Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
The journal adheres to the highest ethical standards in publication and expects all parties involved (authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers) to maintain integrity. We strictly follow COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines to prevent misconduct, such as plagiarism, fraud, or data manipulation.
2. Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosures (specific to editors)
Editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could affect their impartiality. They must also ensure that financial interests, personal relationships, or other affiliations do not influence the editorial process. Transparency is vital to uphold the credibility of the journal.
3. Editorial Policies
The editorial team follows a comprehensive set of editorial policies that aim to ensure quality, fairness, and transparency throughout the publication process. These policies govern aspects such as manuscript submission, peer review, and conflict of interest management.
4. Peer Review Process
The journal uses a double-blind peer review process to ensure unbiased evaluation of submitted manuscripts. All articles are reviewed by experts in the field, and authors receive constructive feedback to improve their work before publication.
5. Editorial Process
The editorial process includes initial screening, peer review, and revision stages. After submission, manuscripts are assessed by the editorial team for compliance with the journal's scope. The reviewers' feedback helps guide the decision-making process on whether the manuscript is accepted, revised, or rejected.
6. Creative Commons License
Articles published in this journal are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. This means that anyone can share and adapt the articles as long as they credit the original authors and do not use them for commercial purposes.
7. Publisher Policies
The publisher adheres to strict ethical guidelines in publishing, aiming to maintain transparency, accountability, and high-quality scientific output. The publisher ensures compliance with international standards, including adherence to COPE guidelines and maintaining high editorial independence.
9. COPE Recommendation for Plagiarism
The journal adheres to the COPE guidelines regarding plagiarism. Any manuscript found to contain plagiarized material will be rejected, and the author may be reported to their institution. We emphasize originality and integrity in research and publication.
10. COPE Recommendation for Conflict of Interest (specific to editors)
The journal follows the COPE recommendations on managing conflicts of interest for editors. Editors are expected to declare any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could influence their decisions. If a conflict arises, they must recuse themselves from the editorial process.