Editorial Policies

1. Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosures (specific to editors)
2. COPE Recommendation for Plagiarism
3. Editorial Process
4. COPE Recommendation for Conflict of Interest (specific to editors)
5. Publisher Policies
6. Peer Review Process
7. Editorial Policies
8. Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
9. Advertisement Policies
10. Creative Commons License

1. Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosures (Specific to Editors)

Editors of the journal are required to disclose any conflicts of interest that may arise in relation to the manuscripts they handle. This includes financial relationships, personal relationships, or any affiliations that could influence editorial decisions. Editors must recuse themselves from decisions on manuscripts where they have a conflict of interest. Financial disclosures from editors are mandatory to ensure transparency and avoid any bias in editorial judgments.

2. COPE Recommendation for Plagiarism

In line with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, the journal follows a strict anti-plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are subjected to plagiarism checks, and any instance of plagiarism—whether self-plagiarism, verbatim copying, or improper citation—will result in immediate rejection of the manuscript. If plagiarism is detected post-publication, the journal will take corrective action, which may include issuing a retraction, in accordance with COPE’s recommendations.

3. Editorial Process

The editorial process is transparent and follows standard practices of peer review. Manuscripts are first screened by the editorial team, and then sent to qualified reviewers for detailed evaluation. The editors make decisions based on reviewer feedback, ensuring that all published content is scientifically sound, original, and ethically conducted.

4. COPE Recommendation for Conflict of Interest (Specific to Editors)

Editors must adhere to COPE guidelines, ensuring that any potential conflict of interest is declared and managed appropriately. In cases where an editor has a conflict, another editor without the conflict will handle the manuscript to maintain impartiality.

5. Publisher Policies

The publisher of the journal maintains policies that promote ethical publishing, compliance with copyright law, and the long-term preservation of content. These policies ensure that articles are made available to the global research community, typically through open access.

6. Peer Review Process

The journal employs a double-blind peer review process to ensure impartial evaluation of manuscripts. Both authors and reviewers remain anonymous, which helps eliminate bias and improves the objectivity of the review process. Reviewers assess the quality, validity, and originality of the manuscript, and the final decision is made by the editorial board.

7. Editorial Policies

Editorial policies ensure that all content published in the journal meets high scientific and ethical standards. The editorial team is committed to maintaining objectivity, confidentiality, and fairness throughout the editorial and review processes.

8. Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The journal adheres to the COPE’s Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors, ensuring that all manuscripts are ethically reviewed. Any allegations of misconduct (such as data fabrication or unethical research practices) are taken seriously, and the journal follows a clear procedure for addressing such issues, which may involve retraction or correction of articles.

9. Advertisement Policies

The journal does not allow any advertisement that conflicts with its academic focus or violates ethical guidelines. All advertisements are reviewed to ensure they meet the journal's ethical and academic standards. Advertisements are clearly distinguishable from editorial content.

10. Creative Commons License

The journal follows an open-access publishing model, and all articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This allows readers to freely access, share, and adapt the content, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors. This promotes greater dissemination and accessibility of scientific research worldwide.