Author Policies

The journal operates under an open-access model, meaning that all articles are freely accessible online. Authors retain copyright over their work, and their articles are available to the public at no cost, promoting the dissemination of knowledge.

The journal has a strict no-tolerance policy towards plagiarism. All manuscripts undergo plagiarism checks, and any instance of plagiarism will lead to immediate rejection of the manuscript and a report to the author’s institution, if necessary.

Authors retain copyright of their work but grant the journal the right to publish and distribute the article. Authors must ensure that they have obtained permission for any copyrighted material used in their work.

Authors have the right to reuse their work in other publications or presentations, provided the original publication is properly cited. Grants and funding sources must be disclosed in the manuscript.

The journal operates under a Creative Commons (CC BY) license, which allows others to freely distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the work, provided proper attribution is given to the original authors.

Authors from low-income countries may request a waiver for the Article Processing Charge (APC). Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis and must be submitted with the manuscript.

Authors may request to withdraw their manuscript before it enters the peer review process. Once the review process has begun, withdrawals will not be permitted unless under exceptional circumstances.

Research involving humans or animals must adhere to ethical guidelines. Authors must ensure that appropriate ethical approval was obtained and that participants provided informed consent.

If errors are found in a published article, authors must submit a request for an erratum. Articles may be retracted if significant errors or ethical issues arise after publication.

The journal ensures the long-term preservation of published content through digital archiving, ensuring that all articles remain accessible even if the journal discontinues or ceases to operate.

Authors must ensure that all research involving human participants adheres to privacy laws and ethical standards. Informed consent must be obtained from all participants, and their identities must be protected in published articles.

Authors are encouraged to make their data publicly available through a recognized data repository. Sharing data promotes transparency and allows for further research and validation of findings.

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the journal’s online submission system. Authors should follow the submission guidelines to ensure their manuscripts meet all necessary requirements.

Authors must ensure that their manuscript follows the journal’s formatting guidelines. This includes proper structuring, citation style, and ethical considerations in the preparation of the manuscript.

Authors are provided with a checklist before submission to ensure that all necessary elements, such as figures, tables, references, and ethical approvals, are included in the manuscript.

A sample paper is available to guide authors in preparing their manuscript. The sample provides examples of correct formatting and citation.

Authors are required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) upon acceptance of their manuscript for publication. The APC helps cover the costs of the publication process.

Authors must sign an agreement form upon manuscript submission. This form confirms the originality of the work and grants the journal the right to publish and distribute the article.

Authors are encouraged to have their manuscripts professionally edited for language before submission to ensure clarity and quality of writing.

Authors, reviewers, and editors are encouraged to report any complaints or concerns related to the publication process. The journal has a formal procedure for addressing complaints and resolving issues fairly.