Author Policies

The journal follows an open access policy, meaning that all articles are freely available to the public without any subscription or paywall. This ensures that research is widely disseminated and accessible to anyone interested in it, supporting the global exchange of knowledge.

 

The journal has a strict anti-plagiarism policy. Manuscripts that are found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected, and appropriate action will be taken. Authors are required to ensure their work is original and properly referenced.

 

Upon acceptance for publication, authors transfer the copyright of their articles to the journal. Authors retain the right to use their work in future research, presentations, or publications, provided they acknowledge the original publication in the journal.

 

Authors retain the right to reuse their work in various formats for personal, educational, or professional purposes. They also grant the journal the right to publish their article and to distribute it under an open-access license.

 

The journal uses a Creative Commons license for all published works. Authors can select the appropriate license type (such as CC BY or CC BY-NC) that best suits their needs when submitting their work.

 

Authors who cannot afford the Article Processing Charge (APC) may apply for a waiver. Requests are assessed on a case-by-case basis, particularly for authors from low-income countries or those with financial constraints.

 

Once a manuscript has been submitted, authors may request to withdraw it at any stage prior to acceptance. After acceptance, the manuscript can only be withdrawn under specific circumstances, and the editor's approval is required.

 

Research involving human and animal subjects must comply with ethical standards and legal requirements. Authors must confirm that their research was approved by the relevant ethics committees or institutional review boards.

 

In cases of errors or misconduct discovered after publication, the journal will issue corrections, retractions, or errata to maintain the integrity of the published work. All such actions are carried out transparently and promptly.

 

The journal uses digital preservation methods to ensure long-term access to its articles. This includes archiving articles in trusted digital repositories and databases to prevent loss of content.

 

Authors must ensure that all research involving human participants complies with ethical standards, including obtaining informed consent. Privacy and confidentiality of participants must be protected at all times.

 

Authors are encouraged to share their data and methodologies to enhance transparency and reproducibility. The journal supports the open sharing of data, provided it does not compromise privacy or confidentiality.

 

All manuscripts must be submitted through the journal's online submission system. Authors are required to submit all necessary documents, including cover letters, conflict of interest statements, and any supplementary files.

 

Authors must follow the journal's specific formatting and style guidelines when preparing manuscripts. Clear instructions for formatting, referencing, and structuring the manuscript are provided on the submission page.

 

A checklist for manuscript submission is provided to ensure that authors have included all necessary components. This includes ensuring the manuscript adheres to formatting requirements, ethical standards, and other submission criteria.

 

Sample papers are available for download on the submission page. Authors are encouraged to review these samples to ensure their manuscripts meet the journal’s formatting and quality standards.

 

The journal charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover the costs of publication. Details of the charges, including potential waivers, are available on the journal’s website.

 

Authors must complete and submit the Author’s Agreement Form before their manuscript is published. This form outlines the rights and responsibilities of the authors, including copyright and licensing information.

 

Authors whose manuscripts are not written in English are encouraged to have their work professionally edited for language and grammar before submission to ensure clarity and readability.

 

Authors, reviewers, and readers can file complaints regarding any issues related to the journal’s editorial process. All complaints will be reviewed by the editorial board, and appropriate action will be taken.