Editorship

Editors are responsible for making fair, unbiased, and independent decisions regarding manuscript acceptance based solely on academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

They must maintain confidentiality and avoid conflicts of interest. Editorial decisions must not be influenced by personal, institutional, or commercial factors.

Ethical Responsibilities

All stakeholders must follow ethical research and publication practices:

• Authors must ensure originality and authenticity of their work
• Reviewers must provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations
• Editors must ensure fairness, transparency, and confidentiality

Any ethical violations may lead to rejection or corrective action.

Transparency & Best Practice

The journal maintains transparency in editorial workflows, peer review processes, and publication decisions.

Clear policies on authorship, ethics, and corrections are established to promote accountability and trust in academic publishing.

Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism in any form—including copying, improper paraphrasing, self-plagiarism, or duplicate publication—is strictly prohibited.

• All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools
• Submissions with unethical similarity may be rejected or returned for correction

Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the research or evaluation process.

Transparency ensures unbiased decision-making.

Informed Consent

For research involving human participants, authors must obtain and document informed consent.

Participants must be fully aware of the purpose, procedures, and potential risks of the study.

Confidentiality

All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential.

Editors and reviewers must not disclose or use unpublished information for personal or professional advantage.

Funding Disclosure

Authors must clearly disclose all sources of funding and financial support.

This ensures transparency and helps identify any potential bias in research outcomes.

Clinical Trials Registration

For studies involving clinical trials, authors are expected to provide registration details from recognized registries to ensure transparency and compliance with global standards.

Human & Animal Research

Research involving humans or animals must comply with recognized ethical standards and institutional guidelines.

Authors must confirm that appropriate ethical approvals have been obtained.

Appeals and Complaints

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by providing valid justification and supporting evidence.

Appeals will be reviewed fairly and independently by the editorial board.

Citation Practices

Authors must ensure accurate and appropriate citation of sources:

• All claims should be supported by reliable references
• Original sources should be cited
• Citation manipulation is strictly prohibited

Reviewer Suggestions and Exclusions

Authors may suggest qualified reviewers or request exclusions.

However, the journal retains full authority over reviewer selection to ensure impartiality.

Availability of Data & Materials

Authors are encouraged to make supporting data available wherever possible.

Data transparency enhances reproducibility, validation, and research credibility.

Post-Publication Corrections

The journal is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record through appropriate post-publication actions.

Corrections

Minor errors that do not affect the validity of research may be corrected through formal notices.

Retractions

Articles may be retracted in cases of serious misconduct such as plagiarism, data falsification, or duplicate publication.

Retraction notices will clearly state the reasons.

Expressions of Concern

If serious concerns arise but are not yet confirmed, the journal may issue an expression of concern while investigations are ongoing.

This Publication Ethics policy should be periodically reviewed and updated to align with evolving ethical standards and best practices in scholarly publishing.