Ethics

We value ethical considerations in all aspects of our publication and expect all authors, reviewers, and editors to abide by the following ethical guidelines.

Authorship:
Authors must ensure that they have made significant contributions to the research, and that all co-authors have approved the final version of the paper and have agreed to its submission for publication. Authors are also responsible for ensuring that the work is original and has not been published previously or under consideration for publication elsewhere.

Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in any form. Authors must ensure that their work is original, and properly cite and acknowledge the work of others. Any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will result in immediate rejection of the manuscript and may lead to further action.

Conflicts of Interest:
Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may arise from their relationships with other individuals or organizations that could influence their objectivity in the publication process.

Review process:
All submitted manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process. Reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality and ensure that the review process is conducted in an objective and constructive manner. Reviewers must also declare any conflicts of interest and decline to review if they cannot remain impartial.

Editorial decisions:
Editors are responsible for making the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of a manuscript based on its quality, originality, and relevance to the scope of the journal. Editorial decisions will be made without any discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or nationality.

Data and reproducibility:
Authors must provide accurate and complete data and methods used in their research, and ensure that their work is reproducible by other researchers. Authors must also retain all data and materials related to their research for a reasonable period after publication.

Ethical approval:
Authors must ensure that their research involving human or animal subjects has been approved by an appropriate institutional review board, and that informed consent has been obtained from participants.

Misconduct:
Any form of research misconduct, including fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism, will not be tolerated and may lead to retraction of published papers or other disciplinary action.

We take these ethical guidelines seriously and expect all authors, reviewers, and editors to uphold these standards. Any breaches of these guidelines will be investigated and dealt with accordingly.