Publication Ethics

To preserve the quality of the manuscript and maintain high standards of integrity in the publication process, the editorial board establishes these ethical guidelines. This framework applies to all parties involved—authors, editors, reviewers, and journal managers—and is strictly aligned with the standards set by The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Ethical Standards for Authors

  • Informed Reporting: Authors are ethically bound to present an accurate account of their research process and results, ensuring that all data is reported fairly, distinctly, and comprehensively while being maintained securely.

  • Originality and Prevention of Plagiarism: Authors must guarantee that their submitted work is entirely original. Any form of plagiarism, including the use of others' ideas or text without appropriate citation or quotation, is strictly prohibited.

  • Exclusive Submission Integrity: It is an ethical requirement that the submitted manuscript has not been published or simultaneously submitted to any other journal. The editorial board reserves the right to reject submissions found to be in breach of this "one-journal" rule.

  • Professional Competence and Authorship: Authors must possess the necessary qualifications in their respective research fields. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring all co-authors are credited and that communication with the editor regarding publication issues is handled promptly.

  • Ethical Correction of Errors: If an author identifies a significant error in their manuscript during the review or after publication, they have a moral obligation to immediately notify the editor to facilitate a formal correction or revision.

  • Transparency and Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest to ensure the publication process remains transparent, objective, and secure from external influence.

Ethical Standards for Editors

  • Transparent Decision-Making: Editors are committed to a publication process that is entirely transparent, objective, and fair. All decisions to accept or reject a manuscript must be based on prudent scholarly judgment.

  • Accessibility of Information: Editors ensure that all guidelines and procedural information are publicly accessible and clearly stated for authors and relevant parties.

  • Integrity of Peer Review: Editors are responsible for the fair distribution of manuscripts to reviewers, ensuring that the review provisions and processes are communicated with absolute clarity.

  • Neutrality and Equity: Editors must maintain total objectivity and neutrality, evaluating manuscripts without regard to the author's gender, ethnicity, religion, race, nationality, or any commercial considerations.

  • Confidentiality and Privacy: Editors are entrusted to protect all sensitive information, particularly data regarding the author's privacy and the distribution of the manuscript.

Ethical Standards for Reviewers

  • Scientific Objectivity: Reviewers must remain independent and unbiased, taking the side of scientific truth. Evaluation must be conducted professionally, free from personal or demographic prejudice.

  • Verification of Scholarly Sources: Reviewers are ethically responsible for ensuring that all references and citations are credible and accurate. Any identified irregularities must be reported to the editor for author correction.

  • Effectiveness and Commitment: Reviewers must commit to the agreed-upon timeframe (typically a maximum of 2 weeks) and provide immediate confirmation if an extension or withdrawal from the process is necessary.

Ethical Standards for Journal Management

  • Principled Governance: Journal managers must operate based on the organization's mission and objectives, establishing policies and making publishing decisions free from any particular or external interests.

  • Respect for Professional Autonomy: Management must provide editors and reviewers with the freedom to maintain a professional work environment while strictly respecting the privacy of authors.

  • Intellectual Property and Promotion: Managers are responsible for the protection of copyright and intellectual property. They must ensure transparency in financial management and promote published works to maximize their benefit to the scientific community.