The standards behind every paper we publish.
A clear set of commitments that guide editors, reviewers and authors alike.
Editorial Policy
Fourteen principles that shape our integrity.
Commitment to Quality and Integrity
The journal is committed to publishing work that is clear, original, and well-researched. We value honesty, accuracy, and careful scholarship. All manuscripts submitted to the journal must reflect these standards.
Fair and Objective Review Process
All manuscripts undergo a fair, unbiased, and confidential review process. Judged solely on quality, contribution to knowledge, and clarity of presentation.
Editorial Independence
The editorial team exercises independent judgement. Decisions are not influenced by personal relationships, political interests, or external pressures.
Plagiarism and Ethical Conduct
The journal does not tolerate plagiarism or any form of academic dishonesty. All submissions must be the author’s original work. Where the work of others is used, it must be properly acknowledged.
Respectful and Professional Communication
The journal maintains courteous and professional communication with authors, reviewers, and all partners involved in the editorial process.
Confidentiality
All manuscripts submitted are treated as confidential documents. Reviewers and editors must not share or discuss any manuscript with others.
Conflict of Interest
Editors and reviewers must declare any conflict of interest. If an editor feels unable to handle a manuscript fairly, they must step aside.
Editorial Decision-Making
Decisions are based on the comments of reviewers, the judgment of the editorial team, and the overall relevance of the topic to the journal.
Corrections, Retractions, and Withdrawals
If a published paper is later found to contain errors or misleading information, the journal will take appropriate action, including corrections or retractions.
Freedom of Thought and Scholarly Diversity
The journal welcomes a range of academic perspectives. We encourage research that challenges existing ideas or introduces new viewpoints.
Encouraging Postgraduate Scholarship
We are committed to supporting the growth of young scholars, treating postgraduate submissions with the same seriousness as all others.
Timeliness and Efficiency
The editorial team is committed to handling manuscripts promptly. While peer review takes time, we make every effort to avoid unnecessary delays.
Inclusivity and Accessibility
The journal aims to provide an inclusive platform for researchers from different disciplines, backgrounds, and experiences.
Continuous Improvement
The editorial policy is reviewed regularly to reflect changes in academic standards, technological advancement, and the needs of researchers.
Peer Review Policy
A rigorous, double-blind process.
Double-blind review
Both the authors and the reviewers remain anonymous to promote impartiality and fairness.
Initial assessment
Submissions are initially assessed by the editorial team for scope, basic standards, language, and ethical conduct.
Independent expert review
Suitable manuscripts are sent to at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the subject area.
Constructive feedback
Reviewers provide feedback on clarity, methodology, originality, and relevance to help determine the manuscript's fate.
Conflict disclosure
Reviewers are required to disclose potential conflicts of interest and maintain strict confidentiality.
Final board decision
The final responsibility for acceptance or rejection rests with the editorial board based on quality and originality.