Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

As part of our commitment to scientific integrity, this journal adheres to strict publication ethics guidelines and promotes fair practices in the publication process. Every party involved in the publication process — from authors, editors, and reviewers to the publisher — is responsible for upholding high ethical standards. Below are the ethical principles we follow:

1. Responsibilities of Authors:
1. Authors must ensure that the submitted article is their original work, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration by another journal.
2. Authors must appropriately acknowledge all relevant contributions to the research and properly cite sources used in their work.
3. Any conflicts of interest that could affect the research findings or data interpretation must be transparently disclosed.
4. Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the data presented and must take accountability for their results. Data manipulation or plagiarism will not be tolerated.
2. Responsibilities of Editors:
1. Editors are responsible for making decisions on acceptance or rejection of articles based on the scientific quality, relevance, and originality of the work.
2. Editors must ensure that the peer review process is fair, transparent, and free from bias.
3. Editors must maintain the confidentiality of both authors’ and reviewers’ identities during the peer review process.
4. Conflicts of interest that may affect editorial decisions must be avoided, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts.
3. Responsibilities of Reviewers:
1. Reviewers must provide objective and constructive feedback on the quality of the article being reviewed.
2. Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could affect their judgment of the article.
3. Information obtained during the peer review process must be kept confidential and cannot be used for personal gain.
4. Responsibilities of the Publisher:
1. The publisher must support and ensure that the journal adheres to the established ethical standards.
2. The publisher is committed to addressing any allegations of malpractice or ethical violations in publications by investigating the issues seriously and taking appropriate actions.
5. Malpractice:
1. We do not tolerate malpractice such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or data concealment.
2. Articles found to violate these ethical guidelines will be retracted from the journal, and authors involved will face sanctions according to the journal's policies.