Publication Ethics

This journal follows high ethical standards based on the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—are expected to uphold integrity and professionalism.

1. Authors’ Responsibilities

  • Ensure that the submitted manuscript is original, accurate, and has not been published elsewhere.

  • Properly cite all sources and avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, or data manipulation.

  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

  • Participate in the peer-review process and respond to editorial decisions in a timely manner.

2. Editors’ Responsibilities

  • Make fair, objective, and unbiased decisions based solely on academic merit.

  • Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

  • Ensure a transparent and efficient peer-review process.

  • Address ethical concerns and handle misconduct according to COPE guidelines.

3. Reviewers’ Responsibilities

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback to improve the quality of manuscripts.

  • Maintain confidentiality and avoid using unpublished information for personal advantage.

  • Declare any conflicts of interest that may affect the review process.

4. Publisher’s Responsibilities

  • Support the journal’s commitment to academic integrity.

  • Ensure that publishing decisions are independent and free from commercial influence.

  • Assist in addressing ethical issues such as plagiarism, disputes, or corrections.

5. Ethical Issues and Misconduct

The journal will take appropriate action in cases of plagiarism, duplicate submission, data manipulation, or ethical violations, which may include manuscript rejection, publication retraction, or notifying relevant institutions.