Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
Our journal follows the best practice guidelines for journal editors and publishers as defined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We ensure the highest standards of publication ethics and take all possible measures against any publication malpractices.
1. Duties of Authors
- Originality: Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original.
- Plagiarism: Plagiarism in all its forms is strictly unacceptable. All manuscripts are screened via iThenticate / Turnitin.
- Data Access: Authors may be asked to provide raw data for editorial review if required.
- Multiple Publication: An author should not publish essentially the same research in more than one journal.
2. Duties of Editors
- Neutrality: Manuscripts are evaluated regardless of race, gender, or citizenship.
- Confidentiality: Manuscripts are treated as confidential documents.
- Conflict of Interest: Editors recuse themselves from cases with conflicts.
3. Duties of Reviewers
- Promptness: Reviewers must respond within the given timeframe.
- Objectivity: Reviews must be objective and free from personal bias.
- Acknowledgement: Reviewers should identify uncited relevant work.
4. Conflict of Interest
All financial and substantive conflicts of interest must be disclosed by authors to avoid influencing the results.
5. Human & Animal Rights
Research involving human or animal subjects must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki and have ethics committee approval.
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