Publication Ethics

Authors must ensure the originality of their research and properly cite the work or opinions of others in accordance with the applicable referencing format.
Plagiarism and salami publication practices are strictly prohibited.
Research involving human subjects must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki, including obtaining approval from an ethics committee and securing informed consent from all participants.
For research involving animals, authors must adhere to national and institutional guidelines and ensure efforts are made to minimize animal suffering.
Authors must disclose all potential conflicts of interest, including those related to funding, employment, and intellectual property rights.

Editors are responsible for every article published and must assess manuscripts objectively, regardless of the authors’ background.
Editors may consult with other editors or reviewers to make final decisions on manuscripts.
Editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and ensure the review process is conducted anonymously (double-blind review).
Editors should respect authors' requests concerning manuscript review and address suspected ethical violations in accordance with COPE guidelines.
In cases of suspected errors or authorship disputes, editors will refer to COPE guidelines to resolve the issue.

Reviewers must provide constructive feedback on potential errors in the research and ensure compliance with publication ethics.
Reviewers are expected to complete their tasks within the specified deadlines and inform the editor if they are unable to do so.
Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of the manuscripts and decline to review if a conflict of interest with the author(s) exists.
Reviewers should adhere to COPE guidelines when dealing with any ethical concerns or allegations.
In cases of suspected errors or authorship disputes, the editor will refer to COPE guidelines for resolution.

Journal Policy