Duties of Editors
Fair Play and Editorial Independence
Editors are committed to evaluating submitted manuscripts based solely on academic merit—considering importance, originality, validity, and relevance to the journal’s scope—without regard to authors’ demographics or affiliations. The Editor-in-Chief possesses complete authority over editorial content and publication timelines, ensuring decisions are free from external influences.

Confidentiality
Editors and editorial staff are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts, sharing information only with corresponding authors, reviewers, and relevant editorial advisers when necessary.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Editors will not utilize unpublished information from submitted manuscripts for personal research without authors' written consent. Conflicts of interest must be disclosed, and editors will recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where they have a vested interest.

Publication Decisions
All submitted manuscripts will undergo rigorous peer review by at least two field experts. The Editor-in-Chief is tasked with making final publication decisions based on the validation of work, its significance, and legal compliance regarding plagiarism and copyright.

Involvement and Cooperation in Investigations
Editors will respond to ethical concerns regarding submissions and follow established protocols to investigate misconduct, publishing corrections or retractions as necessary.

Duties of Reviewers
Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Reviewers play a crucial role in the editorial process by providing constructive feedback that aids in refining manuscripts and enhancing scholarly communication.

Promptness
Invited reviewers should decline the review if they feel unqualified or cannot provide timely feedback, allowing editors to find suitable alternatives.

Confidentiality
Manuscripts under review are confidential and must not be disclosed without the Editor-in-Chief's authorization, even if reviewers choose to decline the review invitation.

Standards of Objectivity
Reviews should be objective, focused on constructive criticism, and clearly articulated to assist authors in manuscript improvement without personal biases.

Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify unacknowledged relevant work and notify editors of any substantial overlaps with previously published materials.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Reviewers must declare any potential conflicts of interest and maintain confidentiality regarding unpublished material disclosed during the review process.

Duties of Authors
Reporting Standards
Authors are obligated to present an accurate and comprehensive account of their research, ensuring that their work is replicable and accurately referenced.

Data Access and Retention
Authors should be prepared to share raw data with editorial teams and ensure its availability for at least ten years post-publication, while respecting participant confidentiality.

Originality and Plagiarism
Submissions must be entirely original, with appropriate citations for any utilized work. Plagiarism, in any form, is unacceptable.

Multiple, Duplicate, Redundant, or Concurrent Submission/Publication
Authors should avoid submitting manuscripts to multiple journals simultaneously and must not publish essentially identical research in more than one venue without proper agreement.

Authorship of the Manuscript
Only individuals meeting authorship criteria should be included as authors. Contributions from individuals who do not meet these criteria should be acknowledged separately.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose potential conflicts of interest at the time of submission and should acknowledge all sources of financial support.

Acknowledgment of Sources
Proper acknowledgment of others’ contributions and relevant literature is essential, with explicit permission obtained for using privately shared information.

Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects
Authors must disclose any unusual hazards in their work and ensure compliance with ethical standards regarding human or animal subjects, including obtaining informed consent.

Peer Review Participation
Authors are expected to cooperate with the peer review process, responding to reviewers’ comments comprehensively and in a timely manner.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works
Upon discovering significant errors in their published works, authors must promptly notify the journal and assist in correcting the issue.

Duties of the Publisher
Handling of Unethical Publishing Behavior
The publisher, in collaboration with editors, will take necessary actions in cases of scientific misconduct, including issuing corrections, clarifications, or retractions as warranted. The publisher remains committed to preventing unethical practices and ensuring integrity within published research.