Publication Ethics

1. Authorship and Contribution

  • All authors should have made significant contributions to the research and manuscript preparation.
  • The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript.
  • • Honorary authorship or guest authorship is discouraged; individuals who have not contributed substantially should not be listed as authors.
2. Plagiarism and Originality

  • Authors must ensure that their work is original and has not been published elsewhere.
  • Proper citations and references should be provided for all sources used in the research.
  • Plagiarism, in any form, is considered unethical and will lead to rejection or retraction of the manuscript.
3. Data and Result Integrity

  • Authors should accurately present their research findings and provide raw data if required.
  • Manipulation or fabrication of data is unacceptable and will result in rejection or retraction.
  • Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest that may impact the interpretation of the data.
4. Authorship Changes and Acknowledgments:

  • Changes to the authorship list post-submission require the consent of all authors.
  • Acknowledgments should be included for contributions that do not meet the criteria for authorship.
5. Peer Review Process:

  • The peer review process is confidential, and reviewers’ identities should be protected.
  • Reviewers should declare any conflicts of interest and report any ethical concerns to the editorial board.
  • Authors should respond constructively to reviewers’ comments and suggestions.
6. Multiple Submissions and Concurrent Publications:

  • Manuscripts submitted to the journal should not be under consideration by other publications simultaneously.
  • Authors must not publish the same research in more than one journal without proper citation.
7. Conflicts of Interest:

  • Authors, reviewers, and editors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its interpretation.
  • Editors will handle submissions impartially, regardless of any conflicts of interest.
8. Corrections and Retractions:

  • Authors should promptly notify the journal if errors or inaccuracies are discovered in their published work.
  • Retractions will be issued if there is evidence of serious misconduct or errors that impact the validity of the research.
9. Informed Consent and Ethical Treatment of Subjects:

  • Research involving human or animal subjects should comply with ethical standards.
  • Informed consent must be obtained from human subjects, and the welfare of animals must be considered.
10. Editorial Independence:

  • Editorial decisions are based on the quality and integrity of the research, not on commercial interests or external pressures.
  • Editors and editorial board members should disclose any conflicts of interest that may compromise editorial independence.
11. Copyright and Permissions:

  • Authors should secure permission for the use of copyrighted material and provide proper attribution.
  • The journal retains the right to publish and disseminate accepted manuscripts.