Editorial and Journal Policies
Publication Frequency
The journal operates a hybrid continuous–quarterly publishing model, combining the advantages of rapid dissemination with the structure of periodic issues. Articles are published online immediately after successful completion of the peer-review process, formal acceptance, proofreading, and copyediting. This model ensures timely access to high-quality research while maintaining curated quarterly issues.
Why Quarterly (Continuous) Publishing?
This innovative approach minimizes publication delays and accelerates the dissemination of new knowledge. At the same time, quarterly issues provide a structured collection of articles that highlight significant contributions and offer readers a coherent overview of recent developments in the field.
Submissions
Terms of Submission: By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the work is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration by another journal. The submitting author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have approved the submission and that all required institutional or ethical approvals have been obtained. Authors also agree to permit editorial revisions for clarity, consistency, and readability. All inquiries regarding accepted manuscripts should be directed to the editorial team.
Concurrent Submissions: Manuscripts must not be under review by another journal or publisher at the same time.
Copyright, Licensing, and Permissions
Copyright Policy: Authors retain full copyright of their work and grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish the article.
Licensing Policy: All published articles are open access and distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Permissions: The use of general descriptive names, trade names, trademarks, or similar terms does not imply that such names are exempt from legal protection. Authors are solely responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce any copyrighted material included in their manuscripts.
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy at the time of publication, neither the authors, editors, nor the publisher accept legal responsibility for errors or omissions. No warranty, express or implied, is made with respect to the content published. Requests for reuse or reproduction should be addressed to the author via the editorial office.
Archiving
To guarantee long-term preservation and accessibility of published content, the journal participates in the following archiving systems:
- PKP Preservation Network (PN)
- LOCKSS
- CLOCKSS
- Digital Object Identifier (DOI): All articles are assigned a DOI to ensure permanent identification and accessibility.
Plagiarism Policy
The journal maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism. All submissions are screened for plagiarism prior to review. Manuscripts containing plagiarized material will be rejected. If plagiarism is identified after publication, the article will be retracted following an internal investigation, and notifications may be sent to the authors, affiliated institutions, and funding agencies where applicable. Authors are strongly encouraged to adhere to the COPE guidelines on plagiarism prevention and ethical publishing practices.
Peer Review Process
The journal employs a double-blind peer review system to ensure fairness, objectivity, and academic rigor. Author and reviewer identities are concealed throughout the review process. Submissions are evaluated by independent experts based on originality, methodological rigor, clarity, and scholarly contribution. The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision-acceptance, revision, or rejection-based on reviewers’ recommendations.
Funding Disclosure
Authors must disclose all sources of financial support, including grant numbers and institutional funding. Funding information is published alongside the article. The publisher submits funding data to the Open Funder Registry, a Crossref-supported funder identification service.
Ethical Policy
he journal follows the principles and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to uphold the highest ethical standards, including:
- Avoidance of data fabrication and falsification
- Assurance of informed consent in studies involving human participants
- Proper acknowledgment of all sources and contributors
The publisher reserves the right to reject manuscripts that fail to meet ethical standards, even when formal ethical approval has been obtained or is not required.
Conflicts of Interest
All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest, including financial, personal, or professional relationships that could influence the research or its interpretation.
Material and Data Policies
Data Availability: Authors are encouraged to deposit supporting data in publicly accessible repositories whenever possible.
Materials and Methods: Sufficient detail must be provided to allow replication and verification of results.
Appeals, Complaints, and Ethical Concerns
The journal handles appeals, complaints, and ethical concerns in accordance with COPE guidelines. Authors or readers may contact the editorial office to report concerns, which will be investigated and resolved transparently and fairly.
Article Processing Charges (APCs)
To support open access publishing, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied upon acceptance of a manuscript. Waivers or discounts may be granted to authors from low-income countries or those facing genuine financial hardship.
These editorial and journal policies are designed to ensure integrity, transparency, accessibility, and trust, supporting high-quality scholarly communication for authors, reviewers, and readers worldwide.