Publication Ethics

1. Ethics for Authors

• Authors must ensure that their submissions are original, have not been published elsewhere, and are not under consideration by any other journal.
• Proper citation of all sources used in the manuscript is required.
• Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited.
• Authors must present their research truthfully without fabrication, falsification, or data manipulation.
• All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the research and writing of the manuscript.

2. Ethics for Editors

• Editors are responsible for the final decision regarding the publication of submitted articles.
• Editors must evaluate manuscripts based solely on their academic merit, regardless of the authors’ race, gender, religion, nationality, or institutional affiliation.
• Editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and not use their content for personal gain.
• Editors must ensure that the peer review process is fair, objective, and timely.

3. Ethics for Reviewers

• Reviewers assist the editorial board in making publication decisions and may offer suggestions to help authors improve their manuscripts.
• Reviews must be conducted objectively, with constructive and professional feedback.
• Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and not use the manuscript’s content for personal benefit.
• Reviewers should disclose any potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from the review process if necessary.

4. Ethics for the Publisher

• The publisher supports the editors in maintaining the integrity of academic records and publication quality.
• The publisher ensures that the publication process complies with ethical principles and scholarly standards.
• The publisher takes appropriate actions when ethical misconduct is reported, following established procedures transparently and fairly.