Ethical Standards

Ethical Standards

The journal adheres to the highest ethical standards in publishing, ensuring transparency, fairness, and integrity in all aspects of the publication process. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to comply with the following ethical guidelines:

  1. Authorship
    • Authorship should reflect significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research.
    • All authors should approve the final manuscript before submission.
    • Changes to authorship (addition, removal, or order) must be approved by all co-authors and justified to the editorial office.
  2. Originality and Plagiarism
    • Submissions must be original and not published or under consideration elsewhere.
    • Proper attribution to prior work is required, and plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited.
  3. Data Integrity and Reproducibility
    • Authors should ensure that data presented in the manuscript is accurate, complete, and reproducible.
    • Fraudulent or intentionally misleading data is unacceptable.
  4. Conflict of Interest
    • Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that could influence their work.
    • Acknowledgment of funding sources and contributions must be clearly stated.
  5. Human Rights
    • Research involving humans must comply with relevant ethical guidelines and legal standards.
    • Authors must include a statement of compliance with institutional and international ethical guidelines, including informed consent where applicable.
  6. Fair Peer Review
    • The journal employs a double-blind peer review process to ensure impartiality.
    • Reviewers must treat manuscripts confidentially and provide objective, constructive feedback.

Ethical Compliance Declaration

Authors are required to submit an Ethical Compliance Declaration form during submission, affirming adherence to these policies.

This framework ensures the journal maintains credibility, fosters trust among stakeholders, and contributes meaningfully to the scientific community.