Publication Ethics
This journal is committed to upholding the integrity of academic publishing and follows the high standards of ethical conduct as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). These ethics apply to all parties involved in the publication process: authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.
Authors’ Responsibilities:
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Submit original work free of plagiarism.
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Provide accurate and verifiable data.
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Avoid duplicate or redundant publication.
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Cite sources properly and accurately.
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Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
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Ensure all listed authors contributed meaningfully to the work.
Editors’ Responsibilities:
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Make publication decisions fairly and objectively.
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Maintain confidentiality of submissions.
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Implement a transparent and rigorous peer-review process.
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Address any ethical complaints seriously and promptly.
Reviewers’ Responsibilities:
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Evaluate manuscripts objectively and professionally.
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Maintain confidentiality of reviewed content.
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Avoid using manuscript content for personal advantage.
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Provide constructive feedback in a timely manner.
Plagiarism and Ethical Misconduct:
This journal uses plagiarism detection software and will reject or retract articles found to violate publication ethics.