We enforce a strict ethical code where unpublished materials are treated as privileged information, never to be appropriated for personal advantage. Our policies are aligned with international guidelines, including those from COPE, ICMJE, and WAME.
For Authors:
- Submit only original, unpublished work, free from plagiarism or redundant publication.
- Disclose all financial support, institutional affiliations, and any competing interests.
- Adhere to ethical practices in research involving humans, animals, or sensitive data.
For Editors:
- Ensure impartial and unbiased manuscript evaluation
- Refrain from handling submissions where conflicts of interest may exist
- Act promptly on any allegations of misconduct, including plagiarism, data manipulation, or authorship disputes
For Reviewers:
- Provide constructive, respectful, and timely feedback.
- We maintain strict confidentiality and prohibit the use of unpublished data for any purpose beyond evaluation.
- Notify editors of ethical concerns, suspected plagiarism, or conflicts of interest.
Misconduct Handling
Allegations of misconduct are investigated with fairness and transparency. Possible outcomes may include:
- Issuing corrections or errata.
- Publishing formal retraction notices.
- Blacklisting authors for serious violations.
- Reporting severe cases to institutional or legal authorities.
