Publishing ethics

The journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against any publication malpractice.
This journal follows the principles and guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All parties involved in the publication process − authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher − are expected to adhere to these ethical standards.

Duties of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to the journal must ensure that:

  • The work is original and has not been published elsewhere or submitted simultaneously to another journal.
  • All sources are properly cited and acknowledged.
  • Authorship is limited to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the research.
  • Any conflicts of interest are clearly disclosed.
  • Data presented in the manuscript are accurate and not fabricated or manipulated.
  • Any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly avoided.

Duties of Editors

The editors are responsible for:

  • Making publication decisions based solely on the manuscript’s academic merit.
  • Ensuring a fair and unbiased peer review process.
  • Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
  • Taking appropriate action in cases of suspected misconduct, in accordance with COPE guidelines.
  • Avoiding conflicts of interest in editorial decisions.

Duties of Reviewers

The reviewers are expected to:

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations.
  • Maintain confidentiality of the review process.
  • Identify relevant published work that has not been cited.
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest and decline review when appropriate.

Ethical Oversight

The journal takes issues such as plagiarism, data falsification, redundant publication, and unethical research practices very seriously. All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software.
In cases of suspected or proven misconduct, the journal will follow COPE recommendations, which may include correction, retraction, or removal of the article.
Open Access and Licensing
The journal provides immediate open access to its content, supporting the principle that making research freely available to the public fosters a greater global exchange of knowledge.
All articles published in our journal are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. This permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are properly credited.