Publication Ethics

To maintain the highest standards of integrity and quality, we require all authors to adhere to the following ethical guidelines:

1. AI and Peer Review, Authors must disclose any use of AI tools in the preparation of their manuscript. Peer review must be conducted by qualified human reviewers, and AI tools may only assist in administrative tasks.

2. Animals in Research, Research involving animals must comply with relevant ethical guidelines and obtain necessary approvals from institutional review boards or ethics committees. Proper care and humane treatment of animals must be ensured.

3. Attribution, Authors must give proper credit to all sources and influences. Any borrowed ideas, data, or text must be appropriately cited to ensure proper attribution and acknowledgment of the original work.

4. Authorship, Only individuals who have made significant contributions to the research and manuscript preparation should be listed as authors. The contributions of each author must be clearly stated to ensure transparency and accountability.

5. Citation Manipulation, Authors should avoid excessive self-citation or citation stacking. Citations should be relevant and contribute to the scholarly discourse, ensuring that the citation practices are ethical and support the integrity of the research.

6. Clinical Trials, Clinical trials must be registered in a recognized clinical trial registry, and authors must report the results transparently and accurately. This ensures the credibility and reproducibility of the clinical research.

7. Conflicts of Interest, Authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of their research. This transparency is crucial for maintaining trust and integrity in the research process.

8. Defamation/Libel, Authors must ensure that their work does not defame or libel any individual or organization. All claims should be supported by evidence and presented respectfully to avoid legal and ethical issues.

9. Fabricated Data, Authors must ensure that the data presented in their manuscript is accurate and truthful. Fabrication or falsification of data is strictly prohibited and undermines the trustworthiness of the scientific literature.

10. Figure or Image Manipulation, Authors must not manipulate figures or images in a way that misleads readers. All visual data should be presented accurately and authentically to maintain the integrity of the research findings.

11. Grievance Procedure, The journal has a clear procedure for handling complaints and grievances. Authors should direct complaints regarding the journal, its staff, editorial board, or publisher to the editor-in-chief or publisher, and all complaints will be investigated promptly.

12. Informed Consent, Authors must ensure that informed consent was obtained from all human participants and that their privacy is respected. This is essential for maintaining ethical standards in research involving human subjects.

13. Plagiarism, Authors must ensure that their submissions are original works and have not been previously published or submitted elsewhere. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable and undermines the credibility of the scientific community.

14. Redundant Publication, Authors should avoid redundant or duplicate publication. Each manuscript should represent a significant, original contribution to the scientific literature, and multiple publications of the same research findings are discouraged.