Publishing and Open Access Policies

Publishing and Open Access Policies

1. Open Access & Copyright Policy:
The Journal is fully open-access; all research is available free of charge immediately upon publication. The journal follows the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license (CC BY). Authors retain full copyright and grant the journal right of first publication.

2. Peer Review Process:
All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process by at least two specialized reviewers to ensure quality, integrity, and originality of the research.

3. Conflict of Interest:
Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that may influence the research findings or evaluation during the submission process.

4. Data Sharing Policy:
The journal encourages authors to share the raw data and supporting files that underly their research findings to enhance transparency, openness, and scientific verification.

5. Publication Malpractice Statement:
The journal is committed to dealing strictly with publication malpractice, including data fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism. Articles will be retracted immediately if misconduct is proven, and institutional notifications will be issued.