Publication Ethic and Malpractice Statement

Aligned with COPE standards.

Editors Must:

  • Ensure fair, unbiased review
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Avoid conflicts of interest
  • Act on ethical complaints

Reviewers Must:

  • Provide objective, constructive feedback
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Disclose conflicts
  • Report ethical or citation issues

Authors Must:

  • Submit original work
  • Cite sources correctly
  • Avoid duplicate submission
  • Disclose funding and roles

Publishers Must:

  • Support ethical oversight
  • Publish corrections, retractions
  • Ensure editorial independence