Ethics and Integrity
Publication Ethics
The journal is committed to editorial integrity, responsible research communication, and ethical scholarly publishing.
Author Responsibilities
- Submit original work only.
- Avoid plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification.
- Ensure proper authorship attribution.
- Disclose relevant conflicts of interest where applicable.
- Respect ethical norms in data use and research reporting.
Editorial Responsibilities
- Evaluate manuscripts fairly and professionally.
- Preserve confidentiality during editorial handling and review.
- Make decisions based on scientific merit and relevance.
- Address ethical concerns with seriousness and transparency.
- Protect the integrity of the publication record.
Peer Review Ethics
Reviewers are expected to provide objective, respectful, and constructive evaluations. They should avoid conflicts of interest,
preserve confidentiality, and assess manuscripts on academic merit rather than personal or institutional considerations.
Misconduct and Corrections
In cases of suspected misconduct, duplication, plagiarism, data manipulation, or major factual error, the journal reserves the right
to investigate, request clarification, reject submissions, or correct the publication record where appropriate.