Author Policies
1. Open Access Policy
We are committed to ensuring that all published content is freely available to the public without subscription or paywall. This open access model allows for greater dissemination of research globally.
2. Plagiarism Policy
The journal adheres to strict anti-plagiarism standards. All manuscripts are screened for plagiarism, and any instance of plagiarized content will lead to rejection or retraction of the manuscript.
3. Copyright Policy
Authors retain copyright of their works but grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute their articles. Authors can reuse their work in other venues with appropriate attribution to the journal.
4. Rights and Grants to the Author
Authors retain the rights to their research, but they grant the journal a license to distribute their work. This section provides more details on the author's rights to use their research in other ways post-publication.
5. Licensing Policy
Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This allows others to freely share, remix, and build upon the work, provided appropriate credit is given to the original author.
6. APC Waiver Policy
Authors from low-income countries or those with financial constraints may request a waiver of the Article Processing Charge (APC). Applications should be submitted with the manuscript.
7. Withdrawal Policy
Authors may withdraw their manuscript at any stage of the submission process, but once an article has been accepted, withdrawal will only be allowed under exceptional circumstances.
8. Human and Animal Rights Policy
Research involving human or animal subjects must adhere to ethical standards. Authors must confirm that they have obtained proper ethical approval and written consent.
9. Errata, Retractions, and Corrigenda Policy
Any corrections, retractions, or clarifications to published articles will be handled promptly and transparently. This policy outlines the procedures for such actions.
10. Digital Preservation
We ensure the long-term digital preservation of all published articles to maintain access for future generations. Articles are archived in secure digital repositories.
11. Participant/Patient Privacy and Informed Consent
Authors conducting research with human participants must obtain informed consent and protect participants' privacy in accordance with ethical standards and legal requirements.
12. Data Sharing Policy
Authors are encouraged to share their data in open-access repositories. Data sharing is key to advancing transparency and reproducibility in scientific research.
13. Submission of Manuscript
Authors must follow our submission guidelines to ensure that their manuscript meets the journal's standards. This includes file formatting, supplementary materials, and more.
14. Manuscript Preparation
Detailed instructions on how to format and prepare your manuscript for submission. This includes section requirements, referencing styles, and other formatting guidelines.
15. Check List
Authors can use this checklist to ensure their manuscript meets all submission requirements, from ethical considerations to formatting and necessary documents.
16. Sample Paper
To help authors, we provide a sample paper that follows our journal's guidelines. Use this sample to ensure your manuscript is formatted correctly.
17. Article Processing Charge (APC)
The journal charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover the costs of publication. This charge is due upon acceptance of the manuscript.
19. English Language Editing
We recommend that authors whose first language is not English use professional English language editing services to ensure clarity and accuracy in their manuscript.
20. Complaints Policy
We strive to ensure a fair and transparent publication process. If authors or readers have concerns, this policy explains how to submit complaints and grievances.
