Publication Ethics

Authorship and Contributorship

Authors must have made significant contributions to the research reported, and all co-authors should have reviewed and agreed upon the final version of the manuscript.
The corresponding author should ensure that all appropriate co-authors are included on the paper and that all co-authors have seen and approved the final version of the paper and have agreed to its submission for publication.
Originality and Plagiarism

Authors should ensure that they have written entirely original works, and if the authors have used the work and/or words of others, this has been appropriately cited or quoted.
Conflict of Interest

Authors should declare any potential conflicts of interest that could be construed to influence the results or their interpretation in the manuscript. All sources of financial support for the project should be disclosed.
Data Access and Retention

Authors may be asked to provide the raw data in connection with a paper for editorial review and should be prepared to provide public access to such data if practicable, and should in any event be prepared to retain such data for a reasonable time after publication.
Disclosure and Transparency

Authors should disclose relevant financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that might be construed to influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support for the project should be disclosed.
Peer Review Process

All submitted papers are subject to peer review and the acceptance/rejection decision is based on the recommendations of reviewers.
Publication Decisions

The editor is responsible for deciding which articles submitted to the journal should be published based on the validation of the work in question, its importance to researchers and readers, and legal requirements.
Errors in Published Works

When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, it is their obligation to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with them to correct the paper or retract it if necessary.
Ethical Oversight

If the research involves human participants, animals, or other ethical considerations, authors should ensure that the research was conducted in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations.