Publication Ethics

• Ethical Principles

  • The journal is committed to the highest standards of publication ethics and follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

  • All parties involved (authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher) must adhere to these ethical standards.

• Duties of Authors

  • Submit only original work, free from plagiarism, with proper citation of all sources.

  • Ensure accuracy and reliability of data, with no fabrication or falsification.

  • Avoid multiple or simultaneous submissions to other journals.

  • List only individuals with significant contributions as authors.

  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

  • Correct or retract articles if significant errors are discovered.

• Duties of Editors

  • Make fair and unbiased decisions based on academic merit and relevance to the journal’s scope.

  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts and related communications.

  • Avoid conflicts of interest in handling submissions.

  • Take responsibility for publication decisions and investigate suspected misconduct.

• Duties of Reviewers

  • Treat manuscripts as confidential documents.

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely reviews.

  • Identify relevant prior work not cited by authors.

  • Declare conflicts of interest and decline review if impartiality cannot be maintained.

• Publisher’s Responsibilities

  • Ensure adherence to ethical publishing standards in coordination with the editorial board.

  • Take reasonable measures to prevent and address publication misconduct.

  • Collaborate transparently with the editorial team, COPE, and relevant organizations in investigating and resolving ethical issues.