Transparency & Integrity
Journal Policies
Comprehensive guidelines ensuring the highest level of scholarly rigor, ethical publishing, and transparency across our entire workflow.
Editorial Policies
Publication Ethics
north_eastStandards of ethical behavior for authors, editors, and reviewers.
Peer Review Process
north_eastDetails of our double-blind peer review system and timeline.
Plagiarism Policy
north_eastOur zero-tolerance policy and screening procedures for original work.
Open Access Policy
north_eastHow we ensure immediate and free access to research findings.
Author Responsibilities
Copyright & Licensing
north_eastAuthor rights, CC BY-NC 4.0 licensing, and repository permissions.
Data Availability
north_eastRequirements for sharing supporting data and reproducibility.
Conflicts of Interest
north_eastDisclosure requirements for financial and personal interests.
Author Guidelines
north_eastManuscript preparation, formatting, and submission instructions.
Administrative Policies
Withdrawal Policy
north_eastProcedures and penalties for removing a manuscript during the workflow.
Retraction Policy
north_eastGuidelines for correcting the academic record post-publication.
Privacy Policy
north_eastHow we protect the personal data of our scholarly community.