Submissions
Submission Preparation Checklist
All submissions must meet the following requirements.
- This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
- This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
- All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
- All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
- Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.
Privacy Statement
The Journal is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all users, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. Any personal information collected through the journal website or during the manuscript submission and peer-review process will be used strictly for scholarly publishing and will not be misused.
Information Collection and Use
The names, email addresses, affiliations, and other personal details entered on this journal website are collected solely for:
Managing manuscript submission and peer-review processes
Editorial communication with authors, reviewers, and editors
Publication, indexing, and dissemination of scholarly content
Improving journal operations and user experience
Such information will not be used for commercial purposes or shared with third parties unrelated to journal operations.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
Personal data may be shared only when necessary with:
Editorial board members and reviewers involved in the peer-review process
Publishing and indexing services (e.g., DOI registration, abstracting, and indexing agencies)
All data sharing is limited to what is essential for academic publishing and follows ethical publishing standards.
Data Security
The journal takes reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. Access to personal information is restricted to authorized editorial staff only.
Cookies and Website Analytics
The journal website may use cookies or basic analytics tools to enhance site functionality and monitor usage patterns. These tools do not collect personally identifiable information beyond what users voluntarily provide.
Author and Reviewer Responsibilities
Authors and reviewers are advised not to include sensitive personal data in manuscripts, review reports, or correspondence unless ethically justified and permitted under applicable regulations.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in journal practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on the journal website.
Consent
By submitting a manuscript, registering on the journal website, or participating in the peer-review process, users consent to the collection and use of their personal information in accordance with this Privacy Statement.
