Peer Review Process
Submissions are first screened by the editor for scope and format and checked for similarity. Suitable manuscripts are sent to at least two expert reviewers under double-blind review. Based on the reviews, the editor decides to accept, request minor/major revisions, or decline.
Publication Ethics
The journal follows the COPE principles of publication ethics. Plagiarism, data fabrication/falsification, salami slicing and duplicate publication are considered misconduct. Ethics committee approval is mandatory for studies involving human or animal subjects.
Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. The journal charges no submission or publication fees.
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