Journal Policies

Editorial & Review Policies

Peer Review Policy

Describes the journal's double-blind peer review process and the independent evaluation of submitted manuscripts.

Editorial Policy

Outlines editorial responsibilities, manuscript assessment, and the principles guiding editorial decisions.

Conflict of Interest

Explains the disclosure of financial, professional, or personal interests that may influence publication decisions.

Research Integrity & Ethics

Publication Ethics

Defines the ethical responsibilities of authors, editors, and reviewers in maintaining responsible scholarly publishing practices.

Plagiarism & Similarity

Explains originality requirements, similarity screening, and the handling of plagiarism or overlapping content concerns.

Research Ethics & Consent

Presents ethical requirements for research involving human participants, patient information, and informed consent.

Authorship & Contributorship

Clarifies authorship criteria, contributor recognition, and the responsibilities associated with published work.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Outlines acceptable AI-assisted practices, disclosure expectations, and author accountability.

Access & Publication Rights

Open Access Policy

Describes the journal's open access publishing model and access to published research for readers worldwide.

Copyright & Licensing

Explains author copyright ownership, licensing terms, and the permitted use of published articles.

Post-Publication & Preservation

Corrections & Retractions

Explains procedures for corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions to maintain the accuracy of the scholarly record.

Archiving & Digital Preservation

Provides information about the journal's arrangements for long-term preservation and continued access to published content.