Author Policies

This journal follows an open access policy, meaning that all articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. Authors are required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover the costs of the open access model.

 

The journal enforces a strict no-plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are checked for originality. Any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is grounds for rejection and may lead to further investigation.

 

Authors retain the copyright of their work unless otherwise stated. In the case of open access publication, authors typically grant the publisher a license to distribute the work. Authors can reuse their work as long as they credit the journal.

 

Authors are granted certain rights to reuse their work, including for educational purposes. Authors may retain the right to use their manuscript in their institution or for teaching, depending on the journal's policy.

 

All articles published in the journal are subject to a Creative Commons license, which allows users to share and adapt the work under specific conditions. Authors can choose the type of license they prefer (e.g., CC BY, CC BY-SA).

 

Authors from low-income countries or those with financial constraints may be eligible for an Article Processing Charge (APC) waiver. The waiver policy is outlined on the journal's website, and requests must be submitted at the time of manuscript submission.

 

Manuscripts can be withdrawn before acceptance. However, once accepted, the manuscript may only be withdrawn in exceptional circumstances, such as ethical issues or severe errors.

 

Authors must ensure their research adheres to ethical guidelines concerning human and animal subjects. Ethical approval from a recognized committee must be obtained before starting the research.

 

If errors are found in a published article, the authors are responsible for issuing a corrigendum. If the error is severe, the journal may retract the article following a formal procedure.

 

The journal ensures long-term digital preservation of all its articles, partnering with platforms like LOCKSS and Portico. This prevents articles from being lost or disappearing due to technical or organizational issues.

 

Research involving human participants must comply with ethical standards regarding privacy and informed consent. Authors are required to submit a copy of the informed consent form if the research involves patient data.

 

Authors are encouraged to share their research data in public repositories to promote transparency and allow others to replicate the study. This is a requirement for some types of research, particularly in clinical trials.

 

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal's online submission system. All necessary documents, such as cover letters and copyright forms, must be submitted along with the manuscript.

 

Authors should follow the manuscript preparation guidelines provided by the journal. This includes formatting the text, figures, and tables, and following specific submission instructions.

 

A checklist is provided for authors to ensure they have completed all necessary steps before submitting their manuscript, including ethical considerations, manuscript formatting, and required documentation.

 

Sample papers are available for authors to download as templates for manuscript preparation. These samples include correctly formatted sections for abstracts, references, and figures.

 

Authors are required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) for open access publication. Details on APC rates are available on the journal's website, and payment options are outlined during submission.

 

All authors must sign an agreement form that confirms they grant the journal the necessary rights to publish their manuscript. This form is provided during submission.

 

The journal offers English language editing services for authors whose first language is not English. Authors can choose to use professional editing services before submission.

 

Authors, reviewers, and readers are encouraged to submit complaints if they encounter issues regarding ethical misconduct, peer review process, or publication concerns. The complaints will be addressed in accordance with the journal's policies.