Ethics Statement

 

The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct in all stages of the publication process. We expect all authors, reviewers, and editors to adhere to internationally accepted ethical guidelines to ensure integrity, transparency, and credibility in scholarly publishing.

For Authors:

• All submitted manuscripts must represent original work. Plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or any form of research misconduct is strictly prohibited.

• Authors must ensure that their work has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration by any other journal.

• Proper acknowledgment of all sources, contributors, and funding bodies must be provided.

• Conflicts of interest, whether financial or personal, must be clearly disclosed.

• Studies involving human participants or animals must comply with relevant ethical standards, and necessary institutional approvals must be documented.

For Reviewers:

• Reviewers must provide objective, confidential, and constructive feedback.

• They must not use unpublished information from manuscripts for personal advantage or share it with others.

• Any conflicts of interest that may influence their evaluation must be disclosed immediately.

For Editors:

• Editors are responsible for fair and unbiased decision-making, ensuring that submissions are evaluated solely based on academic merit.

• They must maintain confidentiality and avoid any conflicts of interest with authors or reviewers.

• Editors must act promptly on ethical concerns and ensure corrective actions, including retractions or corrections, when necessary.

The journal follows ethical standards consistent with the Committee on Publication Ethics  guidelines. Transparency, accountability, and integrity form the core principles of our publication ethics policy.