Journal Policies
Journal Policies
1. Submission Policy
Eligibility:
Submissions are accepted from researchers, scholars, and professionals across various disciplines. Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
Submission Process:
Manuscripts should be submitted via the journal's online submission system, including a cover letter, abstract, keywords, and references formatted according to the journal’s guidelines.
Manuscript Preparation:
Authors must follow the journal’s formatting guidelines, including word count, citation style, and structure. Figures, tables, and supplementary materials should be included as specified.
Review Process:
All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process. Initial feedback will be provided within 4-6 weeks.
2. Peer Review Policy
Confidentiality:
Reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential documents. Information or ideas obtained through peer review must not be used for personal advantage.
Reviewer Conduct:
Reviews should be objective, providing clear and constructive feedback. Any potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the editorial board.
Timeliness:
Reviewers are expected to complete reviews within 2-4 weeks. If unable to meet the deadline, reviewers should notify the editorial team promptly.
3. Ethical Policy
Plagiarism:
Manuscripts are subject to plagiarism checks using [specify tool]. Plagiarism is unacceptable and constitutes unethical publishing behavior.
Conflict of Interest:
Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Reviewers and editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where a conflict exists.
Research Integrity:
Authors must adhere to ethical standards in research, including necessary approvals for studies involving human or animal subjects.
4. Publication Policy
Open Access:
The journal provides open access to its content, supporting the global exchange of knowledge.
Copyright:
Authors retain copyright and grant the journal first publication rights. The journal is licensed under [specify license, e.g., Creative Commons Attribution License], allowing sharing with acknowledgment of authorship and initial publication.
Corrections and Retractions:
Corrections, clarifications, retractions, and apologies will be published as needed. Authors must notify the editorial team of errors discovered post-publication.
5. Data Policy
Data Availability:
Authors are encouraged to deposit their data in public repositories and provide a data availability statement.
Data Sharing:
Authors must be prepared to share their data with other researchers upon reasonable request.
6. Privacy Policy
Personal Data:
The journal collects personal data such as names and email addresses for managing submissions and communications. Personal data will not be shared without consent.
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7. Editorial Policy
Editorial Independence:
Publication decisions are based on the quality and relevance of the work, free from external influence.
Editorial Board:
The editorial board comprises experts from diverse fields to ensure a broad review process. Board members must adhere to the conflict of interest policy.
8. Advertising Policy
Acceptance of Advertisements:
Advertisements must be relevant to the journal’s audience and not compromise its integrity. The journal reserves the right to reject inappropriate advertisements.
Editorial and Advertising Separation:
Advertisements are clearly marked and kept separate from editorial content.