Editorial Policies
Open Access Policy
Our journal is fully open access. All articles are freely available to readers without subscription or paywall. Authors retain copyright, and articles are distributed under a Creative Commons license (typically CC BY).
Peer Review Process
We follow a double-blind peer review process:
- Reviewers do not know the identity of the authors.
- Authors do not know the identity of the reviewers.
- Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts in the relevant field.
- Editorial decisions are based on originality, scientific merit, and relevance.
Editorial Decision
Editors make the final decision on manuscript acceptance based on reviewers’ recommendations and the journal’s standards. Possible outcomes include: accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject.
Plagiarism and Ethical Standards
All submissions are checked for plagiarism using detection tools. Authors must ensure originality and proper citation. Any form of plagiarism or unethical behavior will result in rejection or retraction.
Authorship and Contributions
All listed authors must have made a significant contribution to the research and approved the final manuscript. Ghost authorship and guest authorship are not permitted.
Conflict of Interest
Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the objectivity of the research or its evaluation.
Data Availability
Authors are encouraged to share raw data or materials where possible to promote transparency and reproducibility.
Corrections and Retractions
The journal reserves the right to issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern if serious issues are identified post-publication.