Publication Ethics Policy
This journal follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to adhere to the following ethical principles:
Authors’ Responsibilities
- Submit original and unpublished work
- Provide proper citations and references
- Disclose any potential conflicts of interest
- Ensure accuracy and reliability of data
Reviewers’ Responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality of the review process
- Provide fair and objective evaluations
- Report possible misconduct to the editor
Editors’ Responsibilities
- Make independent and fair decisions based on academic quality
- Prevent discrimination and conflicts of interest
- Handle complaints and misconduct according to COPE guidelines
Misconduct Policy
- Plagiarism
- Data fabrication
- Data falsification
- Simultaneous submission to multiple journals
In case of misconduct, the journal will retract the article or publish a correction in accordance with COPE flowcharts.
Link to COPE