Recognizing publication ethics as one of the fundamental components of scientific integrity, our journal adopts a publication policy that upholds not only compliance with applicable legal regulations but also adherence to universally accepted ethical principles in academic publishing. The journal is committed to maintaining transparency, accountability, academic honesty, and respect for intellectual property at every stage of the publication process.

All submitted manuscripts are evaluated in accordance with internationally recognized ethical standards and best practices in scholarly publishing. The journal expects authors, reviewers, and editors to comply with the principles of research integrity, confidentiality, impartiality, and professional responsibility.

Plagiarism and Similarity Screening

In order to ensure academic originality and prevent unethical practices such as plagiarism, self-plagiarism, data fabrication, and data falsification, all submissions are subjected to similarity screening using recognized online detection software such as iThenticate or Turnitin prior to the peer-review process. Manuscripts that do not meet acceptable similarity thresholds or that demonstrate unethical borrowing of content will be rejected or returned to the authors for clarification.

Similarity reports are evaluated not solely on percentage values but also through qualitative editorial assessment, taking into account proper citation practices and academic standards.

Peer Review Process

The journal implements a double-blind peer-review system to ensure objectivity and academic quality. All eligible manuscripts are evaluated by at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field. The identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential throughout the evaluation process. Editorial decisions are made based on scholarly merit, methodological rigor, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Research Ethics and Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting manuscripts to the journal are required to:

Confirm that their work is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.

Properly cite and reference all sources used.

Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Obtain necessary ethical approvals for studies involving human participants or animals, where applicable.

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of research data.

The journal does not tolerate any form of academic misconduct, including plagiarism, duplicate publication, salami slicing, citation manipulation, data fabrication, or falsification. Allegations of misconduct will be investigated in accordance with established ethical guidelines, and appropriate actions will be taken when necessary.

Editorial Responsibility and Transparency

Editors are responsible for ensuring a fair, unbiased, and timely review process. Editorial decisions are made independently of commercial or institutional influence. The journal maintains transparency in its publication procedures and adheres to principles of academic freedom and scholarly responsibility.

By submitting a manuscript, authors acknowledge and agree to comply with the journal’s ethical standards and publication policies.