Publication Ethics

Author Responsibilities

• Originality and Plagiarism: Authors should ensure their work is original and properly cited.
• Dual Publication: Manuscripts should not be submitted to multiple journals at the same time.
• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
• Ethical Approval: Research involving humans or animals must be approved by a review board.

Editor Responsibilities

• Objectivity and Fairness: Manuscripts are judged fairly and without bias.
• Confidentiality: Editors must keep all submissions and reviewer identities confidential.
• Investigation of Misconduct: Suspected ethical violations are investigated promptly.

Reviewer Responsibilities

• Objectivity and Feedback: Reviews should be constructive and unbiased.
• Confidentiality: Manuscripts must be treated as confidential documents.
• Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must disclose conflicts and avoid misuse of data.

General Principles

• Transparency and Accountability: Ethical standards and research integrity are upheld.
• Timely Publication: Content is published promptly without compromising quality.