Publication Ethnics

This journal upholds high ethical standards in scientific publishing and adheres to the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All parties involved in the publishing process—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—are expected to maintain academic integrity based on the following principles:

Authors' Responsibilities:
Authors are responsible for ensuring that the submitted manuscript is original, free from plagiarism, not under review or published in another journal, and that all sources are properly cited. In the case of multiple authors, the individual contributions of each author must be clearly stated.

Editors' Responsibilities:
Editors are expected to handle all manuscripts objectively, without discrimination, and maintain the confidentiality of unpublished content. Editors have the right to accept or reject a manuscript based on its scientific merit and alignment with the journal’s focus and scope.

Reviewers' Responsibilities:
Peer reviewers must provide honest, constructive, and timely feedback. They are also required to maintain confidentiality of the manuscript and must not use its content for personal gain.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
All parties must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the manuscript review and publication process.

Article Retraction and Correction:
In cases of ethical violations such as plagiarism or data manipulation, the journal reserves the right to retract or correct published articles in accordance with its established procedures.

Transparency and Open Access:
This journal publishes articles in an open-access format as part of its commitment to the responsible dissemination of scientific knowledge.