Journal Policies
Our comprehensive policies ensure ethical research practices, quality standards, and transparent editorial processes.
Publication Ethics
Author Responsibilities
- ✓ Originality: All submitted work must be original and not previously published
- ✓ Attribution: Proper acknowledgment of all sources and contributors
- ✓ Disclosure: Declaration of any conflicts of interest or funding sources
- ✓ Accuracy: Ensuring data accuracy and honest reporting of results
- ✓ Cooperation: Participation in the peer review process
Editorial Responsibilities
- ✓ Fair Review: Impartial evaluation based on academic merit
- ✓ Confidentiality: Protection of author and reviewer identities
- ✓ Transparency: Clear communication of editorial decisions
- ✓ Integrity: Maintaining high ethical standards throughout
- ✓ Corrections: Addressing errors and retractions when necessary
Plagiarism Policy
Detection and Prevention
We use advanced plagiarism detection software to screen all submissions. Any form of plagiarism is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate rejection or retraction.
Types of Plagiarism
- • Direct Plagiarism: Copying text without quotation marks or proper citation
- • Self-Plagiarism: Reusing substantial portions of previously published work
- • Mosaic Plagiarism: Piecing together ideas from multiple sources
- • Accidental Plagiarism: Inadequate citation or paraphrasing
Acceptable Similarity Thresholds
- • Overall Similarity: Less than 10%
- • Single Source: Less than 5%
- • Methodology Section: Less than 15% (with proper citation)
- • References: Excluded from similarity check
Peer Review Policy
Review Process
- 1 Initial editorial screening for scope and quality
- 2 Assignment to qualified reviewers (minimum 2)
- 3 Double-blind review process (7-14 days)
- 4 Editorial decision based on reviewer recommendations
- 5 Author notification with detailed feedback
Review Criteria
- • Originality: Novel contribution to the field
- • Methodology: Rigorous and appropriate research design
- • Significance: Important implications for the field
- • Clarity: Clear and well-written presentation
- • References: Comprehensive and current literature review
Open Access Policy
Gold Open Access
All articles published in our journal are immediately and permanently available online for free. This ensures maximum visibility and impact of your research.
Benefits of Open Access
- • Increased visibility and citation potential
- • Broader global reach and impact
- • Compliance with funding agency requirements
- • Public access to research findings
- • Enhanced collaboration opportunities
Licensing
- • Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License
- • Authors retain copyright
- • Free to share and adapt with attribution
- • Commercial use permitted with proper citation
- • No additional restrictions
Copyright and Licensing
Author Rights
- • Authors retain copyright to their work
- • Right to use work for personal and professional purposes
- • Right to deposit in institutional repositories
- • Right to share and distribute with proper attribution
- • Right to create derivative works
Publisher Rights
- • First publication rights
- • Right to distribute and make available
- • Right to create derivative works for promotion
- • Right to include in databases and indexes
- • Right to enforce licensing terms
Retraction and Corrections
Grounds for Retraction
- • Evidence of data fabrication or falsification
- • Plagiarism or duplicate publication
- • Serious ethical violations
- • Major errors that invalidate conclusions
- • Unreliable or compromised peer review
Correction Process
- • Minor errors: Published correction notice
- • Major errors: Article retraction with explanation
- • Transparent communication with readers
- • Preservation of original record
- • Notification to indexing services
Data Sharing Policy
Data Availability
We encourage authors to make their data, code, and materials available to promote reproducibility and transparency in research.
Required
- • Data availability statement
- • Code for analysis (if applicable)
- • Supplementary materials
Encouraged
- • Raw data in repositories
- • Open-source software
- • Detailed methodology
Restrictions
- • Privacy concerns
- • Commercial confidentiality
- • Legal limitations
Questions About Our Policies?
If you have any questions about our policies or need clarification on any aspect of our editorial process, please don't hesitate to contact us.