Publication Ethics

The journal adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines to ensure ethical publishing practices.

Duties of Authors

• Submit original, unpublished work and properly cite all sources.

• Avoid plagiarism, multiple submissions, and data manipulation.

• Ensure all listed authors have made significant contributions.

• Disclose any conflicts of interest or funding sources.

• Cooperate with editors during the review and revision process.

Duties of Reviewers

• Provide objective, constructive, and confidential feedback.

• Declare any conflicts of interest before accepting a review invitation.

• Avoid using unpublished material for personal research or advantage.

• Complete reviews within the agreed timeline.

Duties of Editors

• Make fair and unbiased decisions based solely on scholarly merit.

• Maintain confidentiality of all submissions.

• Prevent any conflicts of interest from influencing editorial decisions.

• Take appropriate action in response to misconduct, including corrections or retractions when necessary.

Publication Malpractice

The journal will take action following COPE flowcharts in cases of suspected plagiarism, data fabrication, authorship manipulation, or unethical research conduct.