Our Editorial Boards are empowered to uphold the following
non-negotiable ethical principles, which are detailed in our
comprehensive Ethics Policy.
- Authorship and Originality: The journal publishes only original
material that has not been published elsewhere. Text recycling
(self-plagiarism) is not permitted. Authorship must be limited to
those who have made a significant intellectual contribution to the
work. All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and
agree to its submission.
- Data Integrity and Reporting: Authors must present an accurate
account of the work performed and an objective discussion of its
significance. Underlying data should be represented accurately in the
paper. Fabrication of data, selective reporting, and falsification are
prohibited.
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure: All authors, reviewers, and
editors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional
conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its
evaluation. These disclosures are managed transparently to maintain
trust in the publication process.
- Complaints and Appeals: A formal process exists for handling
complaints against the journal, its staff, editorial board, or
publishers. We are committed to investigating all claims thoroughly
and fairly.
- Post-Publication Corrections: We are committed to maintaining the
integrity of the scholarly record. Should errors be identified after
publication, we will issue corrections (erratum), clarifications
(corrigendum), or, in severe cases, retract the article, following
COPE guidelines.
