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.

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Open Access Policy

All articles are freely available immediately upon publication under open access terms.

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Archiving Policy

Digital preservation through multiple archiving systems and repositories.

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Retraction Policy

Clear guidelines for article retraction in cases of ethical violations or errors.

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Data Sharing Policy

Encouragement and requirements for data sharing and research transparency.

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Advertising Policy

Guidelines for ethical advertising and sponsorship in the journal.

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Key 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