Publication Ethic

Publication Ethics

The publication of an article in this journal is an essential contribution to the development of a coherent and respected body of scientific knowledge. It reflects the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them. Therefore, ethical standards are expected from all parties involved in the publication process: authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

This journal follows ethical publishing standards based on the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics.

Duties of Authors

Authors must present original research and provide accurate data.
Authors should ensure that the manuscript has not been published previously and is not under consideration by another journal simultaneously.
Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given.
All authors listed in the manuscript should have made significant contributions to the research.
Authors must avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification.
If authors discover significant errors in their published work, they must promptly notify the editor and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article.

Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for deciding which submitted articles should be published.
Editors should evaluate manuscripts fairly without discrimination.
Editors and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
Editors should avoid conflicts of interest and ensure a fair peer-review process.

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions.
Reviewers should conduct reviews objectively and provide constructive feedback.
Reviewers must keep manuscripts confidential.
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.
Reviewers should decline review assignments if conflicts of interest exist.