Authorship Standards
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Authorship should be granted only to those who have made substantial contributions to the work.
- Any financial support for research or publication should be transparently acknowledged.
- If significant errors are discovered in published work, they should be promptly disclosed and corrected.
- Submitting the same research to multiple journals simultaneously is discouraged.
- Avoid plagiarism, fabrication, or manipulation of results.
- Declare any conflicts of interest to ensure transparency.
- Adhere to established reporting standards to maintain the quality and reliability of research.
Reviewer Standards
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Reviewers should assist in editorial decisions objectively and without bias.
- Uphold the ethical and quality standards of the journal and the research community.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding the manuscript and related information.
- Respond promptly to facilitate efficient review and publication processes.
- Disclose any conflicts of interest that could affect impartiality.
Editorial and Publisher Standards
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Editorial decisions should be fair, unbiased, and consider the reviewers’ recommendations.
- The journal and publisher should uphold the ethical standards of the research community.
- Confidentiality should be preserved throughout the publication process.
- Communicate effectively and promptly with authors, reviewers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth publication.
- Declare any conflicts of interest transparently.
- Make efforts to promote and distribute published research widely.
Anti-Plagiarism Policy
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The journal strictly prohibits plagiarism or any unethical copying in submissions, prioritizing originality.
- All manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using available detection software.
- Manuscripts found to exceed acceptable levels of similarity during review are rejected outright.
- If plagiarism is identified post-publication, the article may be retracted, and the editor-in-chief may contact the authors’ affiliated institution to address the issue.
- Authors found to have engaged in plagiarism may face restrictions or a permanent ban on future submissions.
- These standards help safeguard the integrity and impact of the research community, ensuring that published work meets rigorous ethical expectations.