1. Authorship:

1.1. Author Eligibility: Authors should meet the following criteria to be eligible for authorship:

  • Substantial Contribution: Authors must have made a significant intellectual or practical contribution to the research.
  • Accountability: Authors are accountable for the content and methodology of the research.
  • Ethical Conduct: Authors should adhere to ethical guidelines and declare any potential conflicts of interest.

1.2. Co-Authorship:

  • Co-authorship should only be granted to individuals who have contributed substantially to the research, either through conception, design, data collection, analysis, or manuscript drafting.
  • All co-authors should consent to the submission of the manuscript and be aware of its content and implications.

1.3. Acknowledgments:

  • Contributions that do not qualify for authorship but still warrant recognition should be acknowledged in the manuscript.
  • This may include individuals or organizations that provided technical assistance, funding, or resources.

1.4. Corresponding Author:

  • One author should be designated as the corresponding author responsible for correspondence with the journal, addressing queries, and managing revisions.
  • The corresponding author should ensure all co-authors have approved the final manuscript.
  1. Originality:

2.1. Plagiarism:

  • Manuscripts must be original work and not previously published or under consideration elsewhere.
  • Authors must avoid plagiarism by properly citing sources and giving due credit to prior research.

2.2. Self-Plagiarism:

  • Authors should not recycle their own previously published work without appropriate citation and justification.
  • Each manuscript should provide new and significant insights or developments.

2.3. Data Authenticity:

  • Authors should ensure the accuracy and authenticity of data used in their research.
  • Any data, including statistical results, must be verifiable and reproducible.

2.4. Ethical Research:

  • Authors must adhere to ethical standards, including obtaining informed consent for human or animal subjects, and providing ethical approval where applicable.
  • Fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting of data is strictly prohibited.

2.5. Citations and References:

  • Authors should cite relevant and credible sources to support their arguments and claims.
  • Proper referencing is essential to acknowledge the intellectual contributions of others.

2.6. Originality Check:

  • Manuscripts may be subjected to plagiarism detection software and other verification processes to assess originality.

2.7. Replication Studies:

  • Replication studies that aim to validate previous findings are encouraged, but authors must clearly state their intent and approach.

2.8. Copyright:

  • Authors should secure the necessary permissions for any copyrighted material used in their manuscript, including images, tables, and text excerpts.