Publication Policies
Publication Policies
Comprehensive policies governing all aspects of the publication process, from submission to post-publication.
Copyright Policy
Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication under Creative Commons licenses.
Learn MoreOpen Access Policy
All articles are freely available immediately upon publication under open access terms.
Learn MoreArchiving Policy
Digital preservation through multiple archiving systems and repositories.
Learn MoreRetraction Policy
Clear guidelines for article retraction in cases of ethical violations or errors.
Learn MoreData Sharing Policy
Encouragement and requirements for data sharing and research transparency.
Learn MoreKey Policy Highlights
Author Rights & Responsibilities
- Authors retain copyright of their work
- CC BY license applied to all published works
- Authors may self-archive accepted manuscripts
- Responsibility for content accuracy lies with authors
Editorial Policies
- Double-blind peer review for all submissions
- Transparent editorial decision-making process
- Appeals process for editorial decisions
- Complaints handling procedure
Policy Updates
Our policies are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect best practices in academic publishing. The most current version of all policies is always available on this page. Last updated: October 15, 2024