Author Policies

The journal operates under specific licensing agreements, typically requiring authors to assign copyright or grant a license to the journal upon acceptance of the article. Authors are often provided the option of choosing a Creative Commons license for open-access articles, allowing for free distribution with appropriate attribution.

2. Errata, Retractions, and Corrigenda Policy

The journal ensures transparency by providing mechanisms for correcting published articles. An Erratum is issued for minor errors, while more significant issues like ethical violations or falsified data will result in a retraction. Corrigenda are used for changes after publication, such as updates to data or methodology.

3. Check List

A submission checklist is provided to help authors ensure they meet all editorial and formatting requirements before submitting their manuscripts. This typically includes adherence to manuscript structure, citation style, and compliance with ethical guidelines.

4. Digital Preservation

The journal prioritizes long-term digital preservation to ensure all published content remains accessible. Articles are archived in trusted repositories such as PubMed Central, LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe), and other databases to prevent loss of content over time.

5. Plagiarism Policy

The journal adheres to a strict anti-plagiarism policy. Manuscripts undergo plagiarism detection through software, and any detected instances of plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or duplicate submission will lead to rejection. Authors are expected to ensure the originality of their work.

6. Participant/Patient Privacy and Informed Consent

The journal ensures compliance with ethical guidelines regarding human subjects research. Authors must obtain informed consent from all participants in studies involving human subjects, and confidentiality must be maintained, especially when sharing personal data.

7. Submission of Manuscript

Manuscripts should be submitted electronically via the journal's online submission system. The submission must follow specific guidelines on manuscript formatting, including abstract length, word count, and reference style. The journal also expects authors to provide disclosure of any conflicts of interest.

8. Copyright Policy

Upon acceptance for publication, the author typically transfers copyright to the journal. Authors are free to use their work for non-commercial purposes, and the journal may permit sharing under a Creative Commons license for open access.

9. Human and Animal Rights Policy

The journal adheres to international ethical standards for research involving humans or animals. All research involving human participants must be approved by an ethics committee, and the research must comply with regulations such as the Declaration of Helsinki. Similarly, animal studies must be approved by appropriate animal care and use committees.

10. Author’s Agreement Form

Authors are required to sign an agreement upon submission, acknowledging compliance with the journal’s policies, including copyright, ethical standards, and the accuracy of the data presented in the manuscript.

11. Complaints Policy

The journal provides a transparent mechanism for addressing complaints from authors, reviewers, or readers. Complaints regarding editorial decisions, peer review, or ethical violations are carefully reviewed, and authors are given the opportunity to appeal decisions.

12. Data Sharing Policy

In the interest of transparency and reproducibility, authors are encouraged to share their raw data upon publication, typically through recognized data repositories. The journal may require data sharing as a condition for publication, especially in studies involving clinical trials or large datasets.

13. Open Access Policy

The journal operates under an open-access model, where articles are made freely accessible online immediately upon publication. Authors are usually required to pay an article processing charge (APC) for open access publication, though waivers may be available for authors from low-income countries.

14. Rights and Grants to the Author

The journal may grant authors certain rights, such as the ability to reuse their work in other academic contexts, but usually under restrictions outlined in the licensing or copyright agreement. Authors may also need to acknowledge funding sources or grants that supported their research.

15. Withdrawal Policy

Authors can withdraw a manuscript before it has been accepted, but after acceptance, withdrawal is typically only permitted in exceptional circumstances. If an article is withdrawn post-acceptance, the journal will issue a formal withdrawal notice.

16. Manuscript Preparation

Authors are expected to follow a strict manuscript preparation guideline, which includes specific formatting for titles, abstracts, keywords, body sections, and references. The journal typically follows a standardized citation style (e.g., APA, AMA) and may include instructions for figure/table formatting.

17. Sample Paper

A sample paper is provided on the journal's website, offering a detailed example of how to format a manuscript correctly. Authors should use this template to ensure their submissions adhere to the required structure.

18. APC Waiver Policy

The journal may offer waivers or reductions of the article processing charges (APC) for authors in low- or middle-income countries, or in cases of financial hardship. The waiver policy is applied on a case-by-case basis and is intended to promote global participation in scientific publishing.

19. Article Processing Charge (APC)

For open-access publishing, authors may be required to pay an APC once their article is accepted. The journal sets an APC fee that covers publication and distribution costs. This fee varies depending on the nature of the article and the author’s affiliation.

20. English Language Editing

To improve the clarity and quality of manuscripts, especially for authors whose first language is not English, the journal offers an English language editing service. This service may be available at a fee and is intended to enhance the overall readability and academic quality of the submission.