Copyright and licensing policy

Authors retain the copyright of their published work while granting the journal the right to publish and distribute the article. By submitting a manuscript to the journal, authors agree that, upon acceptance, the article will be published under an appropriate open-access license.

All published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) or another applicable Creative Commons license specified by the journal.

Under the Creative Commons Attribution License:

  • Authors retain copyright of their work.
  • Readers are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, and reproduce the article in any medium or format.
  • Proper credit must be given to the original authors and source.
  • Any modifications or adaptations must clearly indicate that changes have been made.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that any third-party material included in the manuscript (such as figures, tables, or images) has the necessary permissions for publication.

The journal reserves the right to edit and format manuscripts to meet publication standards.

 

Data Availability Statement

The journal encourages authors to promote transparency, reproducibility, and openness in research by making the underlying data of their studies accessible whenever possible.

Authors should include a Data Availability Statement in their manuscript indicating where the supporting data can be accessed.

Possible statements include:

  • Data Available in Repository: The datasets generated or analyzed during the study are available in a public repository with the provided DOI or link.
  • Data Available Upon Request: The data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
  • Restricted Data: Data cannot be shared publicly due to privacy, ethical, or legal restrictions.

Authors are encouraged to deposit datasets in recognized data repositories to facilitate verification and reuse of research findings.

 

Retraction and Correction Policy

The journal is committed to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the scientific record. When errors or ethical issues are identified in published articles, appropriate actions will be taken.

Corrections

Minor errors that do not significantly affect the results or conclusions of a paper may be corrected through a published correction or erratum. The corrected information will be clearly linked to the original article.

Retractions

An article may be retracted if:

  • There is clear evidence of data fabrication or falsification.
  • The work contains significant plagiarism.
  • The research findings are found to be unreliable or invalid.
  • There has been a duplicate publication.
  • Ethical guidelines have been violated.

Retraction notices will be published to indicate the reason for the retraction while maintaining transparency clearly.

Expressions of Concern

If there is uncertainty about a publication's validity, the journal may issue an expression of concern while the matter is under investigation.

All such actions will follow recognized publication ethics standards and editorial guidelines.

 

AI-Generated Content Policy

Given the growing use of Artificial Intelligence tools in research and writing, the journal requires transparency regarding the use of AI-assisted technologies.

Acceptable Use

Authors may use AI tools for limited purposes such as:

  • Language editing
  • Grammar correction
  • Formatting assistance

However, AI tools must not be listed as authors since authorship requires accountability and responsibility for the work.

Disclosure Requirement

If AI tools were used in preparing the manuscript, authors must clearly disclose this in the Acknowledgements or Methods section.

Responsibility of Authors

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the content in their manuscript, including any text generated or assisted by AI tools.

The use of AI tools to generate fabricated data, manipulated results, or misleading research content is strictly prohibited.