Ethics
The journal is committed to the highest ethical standards, reflected in these policies:
Double-Blind Peer-Review: Impartiality is ensured via a double-blind process.
Publication Ethics & Malpractice: Strict adherence to ethics guidelines, addressing plagiarism, data fabrication, and conflicts of interest.
Ethics Checklist: Authors complete a checklist to confirm ethical compliance.
Crossref: Membership ensures proper citation and prevents plagiarism.
License: Articles are published under a specific license defining usage terms.
Responsibilities of Editors: Editors ensure fairness, integrity, and confidentiality.
Responsibilities of Reviewers: Reviewers are expected to adhere to ethical guidelines, providing constructive and unbiased feedback in a timely manner. The journal provides guidelines outlining the responsibilities of reviewers.
Responsibilities of Authors: Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality and accuracy of their work, properly citing sources, and disclosing any conflicts of interest. The journal provides guidelines outlining the responsibilities of authors.
Responsibility of Publisher: The publisher is committed to supporting the integrity of the journal and ensuring the long-term availability of its content. The journal outlines the responsibility of the publisher.
Article Processing Charges/Fee: The journal’s policy on article processing charges/fees is transparently disclosed on its website.
Electronic Data Backup: The journal maintains a robust system for electronic data backup to ensure the preservation of its content.