Publication Ethics
The journal follows the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and applies a strict policy on scientific integrity.
- Authors: must submit original work, cite sources properly, avoid simultaneous submissions, and declare any conflicts of interest.
- Reviewers: are expected to provide objective, constructive evaluations within reasonable deadlines, while ensuring absolute confidentiality.
- Editors: must remain impartial in decision-making, ensure process transparency, and publish corrections or retractions when necessary.
Prohibited practices include plagiarism, self-plagiarism, data falsification, and redundant publications. Any violation results in sanctions ranging from immediate rejection to a ban on future submissions.