Publication Ethics

This journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against any publication malpractice. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

This journal follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in handling ethical issues and misconduct.

1. Duties of Authors

Authors are expected to:

  • Submit original work that has not been published or submitted elsewhere.

  • Properly cite and acknowledge all sources used in their manuscript.

  • Ensure that all data presented are accurate, authentic, and verifiable.

  • Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and duplicate submission.

  • List only those individuals who have significantly contributed as authors.

  • Disclose any conflict of interest that may influence the research.

  • Promptly notify the editor if a significant error is discovered after publication.

2. Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Making publication decisions based solely on academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal scope.

  • Ensuring a fair, unbiased, and confidential peer review process.

  • Maintaining editorial independence without influence from commercial or personal interests.

  • Preserving reviewer and author anonymity.

  • Addressing ethical complaints and allegations of misconduct transparently and fairly.

3. Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Conduct reviews objectively, fairly, and professionally.

  • Maintain strict confidentiality of manuscripts.

  • Provide constructive, clear, and evidence-based feedback.

  • Declare any conflict of interest and decline review if necessary.

  • Identify relevant published work not cited by the authors.

4. Publisher’s Responsibilities

The publisher ensures that:

  • Ethical standards are maintained in all publication processes.

  • Commercial interests do not compromise editorial decisions.

  • Any allegations of misconduct are handled according to COPE guidelines.

5. Plagiarism and Misconduct Policy

This journal strictly prohibits:

  • Plagiarism

  • Data fabrication and falsification

  • Duplicate and redundant publication

  • Citation manipulation

All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software. If misconduct is identified at any stage, the manuscript will be rejected or retracted, and appropriate actions will be taken.

6. Handling of Ethical Issues

Allegations of ethical misconduct will be investigated thoroughly. The journal follows COPE flowcharts and procedures in handling complaints, corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern.