Publication Ethics

 

1. Editorial Independence

The editorial board ensures that decisions on manuscript submissions are made based on scientific merit, relevance to the field, and quality of the research, without any influence from the authors' affiliations or other external pressures.

2. Confidentiality

Editors and reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential. Manuscripts will not be disclosed to any third party without permission from the authors, except for reviewers, who must also maintain confidentiality.

3. Conflict of Interest

Authors, editors, and reviewers are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence their work or decision-making. Editors and reviewers must recuse themselves from the review process if they have a conflict of interest.

4. Authorship and Acknowledgments

Authorship must be based on substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All individuals who contributed significantly to the research should be listed as authors. Acknowledgment of non-author contributions, such as financial support or data collection, must be included.

5. Plagiarism and Data Fabrication

Plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and data fabrication are strictly prohibited. Any manuscript found to have engaged in these practices will be rejected, and the authors may be banned from submitting future work to the journal.

6. Peer Review Process

Manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure fairness and impartiality. Reviewers are asked to evaluate manuscripts based on their originality, validity, and scientific quality.

7. Corrections and Retractions

In cases of significant errors or findings of misconduct, authors should promptly correct the published work. Retractions or corrections will be issued in the journal if necessary, and the reasons for such actions will be clearly stated.

8. Research Ethics

Authors are expected to adhere to ethical guidelines for research involving human or animal subjects. Manuscripts involving such research must include appropriate ethical approval statements and informed consent documentation.

9. Transparency and Reproducibility

Authors are encouraged to share raw data, methodologies, and protocols to promote transparency and reproducibility of the research. Failure to provide necessary data may result in rejection of the manuscript.

10. Misrepresentation and Fraudulent Claims

Any instances of misrepresentation of research, including falsifying results or claiming unsubstantiated findings, will result in immediate rejection and possible reporting to the appropriate academic institutions or bodies.