Ethics

[1] Editorial Ethics

          1.1 Manuscript Evaluation and Selection
Evaluate and screen the quality of manuscripts and select those that have passed the academic peer-review process for publication in the journal.

          1.2 Decision Criteria
Decisions on publication are based on academic quality, the validity of research methodology, and consistency with the journal’s scope, without bias arising from personal interests or commercial policies.

          1.3 Impartiality
Perform duties with impartiality, without discrimination, and avoid situations that may result in conflicts of interest with authors or related parties.

          1.4 Confidentiality
Strictly maintain the confidentiality of information concerning authors, reviewers, and manuscript content during the review process, and do not disclose such information to external parties.

          1.5 Non-Exploitation
Do not use information or ideas obtained from manuscripts under consideration for personal benefit or for the benefit of others in an inappropriate manner.

          1.6 Ethical Oversight
Monitor and examine cases of plagiarism, duplicate publication, and data fabrication. If unethical behavior is detected, contact the author(s) for clarification and consider correction or retraction of the manuscript.

          1.7 Operational Standards
Ensure that the journal is managed and published regularly and on schedule, with clear, transparent policies and practices that comply with international standards.

 

[2] Ethics of Reviewers

          2.1 Expertise
Accept to review and evaluate manuscripts only within one’s area of expertise in order to ensure the highest benefit to the academic community.

          2.2 Acceptance of Review Assignment
Promptly inform the editor and decline the review if one is not qualified or unable to complete the review within the specified timeframe.

          2.3 Timeliness
Submit the review within the specified timeframe, providing careful, reasoned, and constructive evaluation to help improve the quality of the manuscript.

          2.4 Objectivity in Evaluation
Evaluate manuscripts based on academic merit, providing clear, well-supported comments and suggestions, and avoiding emotional or personal criticism.

          2.5 Confidentiality
Treat all received documents and information as confidential and do not disclose or discuss the manuscript with external parties.

          2.6 Conflict of Interest
Inform the editor and decline the review if any conflict of interest with the author(s) or affiliated organizations is identified.

          2.7 Non-Exploitation
Do not use any privileges or information obtained through the review process for personal gain.

          2.8 Ethical Vigilance
Immediately inform the editor if any irregularities are detected, such as plagiarism, duplicate publication, or data fabrication, and do not use any information from the manuscript for personal work.

 

[3] Ethics of Authors

          3.1 Originality
Ensure that the submitted manuscript is an original work and has not been previously published in any journal or publication.

          3.2 No Redundant Submission
Do not submit the same manuscript for consideration in another journal while it is under review.

           3.3 Respect for Intellectual Property
Do not infringe copyright or commit plagiarism. If using others’ work, images, tables, or data, proper citation and full acknowledgment of sources must be provided.

          3.4 Legal Responsibility
Any copyright infringement is solely the responsibility of the author(s). The journal reserves the right to disclaim responsibility for any resulting damages.

          3.5 Data Accuracy
Authors are responsible for the accuracy and reliability of data and research results and must not engage in data fabrication or falsification.

          3.6 Data Retention
Retain raw data and related research evidence to allow verification if requested.

           3.7 Authorship
List co-authors truthfully, including only those who have made significant contributions to the research. Do not include individuals who have not contributed or omit those who have.

          3.8 Revision and Improvement
Revise the manuscript to comply with the journal’s format and improve it according to comments from reviewers and the editorial board within the specified timeframe.

          3.9 Communication
Cooperate with and respond to editorial inquiries politely and promptly.

          3.10 Error Notification
Notify the editor immediately if significant errors are found in the manuscript, whether during the review process or after publication, in order to make corrections or retract the article as appropriate.