Author Policies

1. Withdrawal Policy
2. Digital Preservation
3. Open Access Policy
4. Rights and Grants to the Author
5. Submission of Manuscript
6. APC Waiver Policy
7. English Language Editing
8. Article Processing Charge
9. Errata, Retractions, and Corrigenda Policy
10. Copyright Policy
11. Author’s Agreement Form
12. Data Sharing Policy
13. Complaints Policy
14. Plagiarism Policy
15. Licensing Policy
16. Check List
17. Sample Paper
18. Participant/Patient Privacy and Informed Consent
19. Manuscript Preparation
20. Human and Animal Rights Policy

1. Withdrawal Policy
   The Withdrawal Policy outlines the procedure by which authors can withdraw their manuscript from consideration. Manuscripts can only be withdrawn before the final editorial decision is made. Once accepted, withdrawal is not permitted unless there are exceptional circumstances. Authors must notify the editorial team promptly if they wish to withdraw their manuscript.

2. Digital Preservation
   The Digital Preservation policy ensures that all published content is stored in secure, trusted digital repositories. This guarantees long-term access and preservation of articles, even in the event of changes to the platform or journal operations.

3. Open Access Policy
   As part of the Open Access Policy, all articles published by the journal are freely accessible to the public. This promotes global dissemination of knowledge and ensures that research is accessible without any subscription or paywall barriers.

4. Rights and Grants to the Author
   The Rights and Grants to the Author policy outlines the intellectual property rights retained by the authors. Authors retain the copyright to their work but grant the journal a license to publish and distribute their article.

5. Submission of Manuscript
   The Submission of Manuscript guidelines explain the submission process, including the required online submission system and necessary documentation, such as conflict-of-interest statements. Authors must ensure that their manuscripts adhere to the journal’s formatting and ethical standards.

6. APC Waiver Policy
   The APC Waiver Policy provides an opportunity for authors from low-income countries or underrepresented groups to request a waiver or reduction of the Article Processing Charges (APC). This ensures financial constraints do not hinder the publication of valuable research.

7. English Language Editing
   The English Language Editing policy offers support for authors whose first language is not English. This service helps ensure that manuscripts meet the journal’s linguistic and stylistic standards, improving clarity and readability.

8. Article Processing Charge (APC)
   The Article Processing Charge (APC) is a fee that authors must pay upon acceptance of their article for publication. The fee covers editorial, peer review, and publication costs. APCs are standard for open-access journals to maintain sustainability and ensure wide distribution of research.

9. Errata, Retractions, and Corrigenda Policy
   The Errata, Retractions, and Corrigenda Policy details the procedures for correcting published articles if errors or inaccuracies are found after publication. If a paper contains a significant mistake or needs revision, the journal will issue a corrigendum or erratum to maintain the integrity of the research.

10. Copyright Policy
    The Copyright Policy clarifies that authors retain the copyright to their work but grant the journal an exclusive license to publish, distribute, and reproduce the article. This policy protects the authors' intellectual property rights while allowing for wide dissemination of their work.

11. Author’s Agreement Form
    The Author’s Agreement Form is a legal document that authors must sign, confirming their originality, authorship, and the acceptance of the terms and conditions of publication. This form also ensures that authors have disclosed any conflicts of interest.

12. Data Sharing Policy
    The Data Sharing Policy encourages authors to make their research data publicly available to ensure transparency and reproducibility. Authors are encouraged to deposit raw data in open-access repositories, where appropriate, to support the integrity and verification of their findings.

13. Complaints Policy
    The Complaints Policy provides a transparent mechanism for authors, reviewers, and readers to raise concerns regarding the editorial process, publication ethics, or any other issues related to the journal. The editorial board investigates all complaints thoroughly and takes appropriate action to address any problems.

14. Plagiarism Policy
    The Plagiarism Policy ensures that all submitted manuscripts are original and properly referenced. The journal uses plagiarism detection tools to identify any instances of copied content. Manuscripts found to be plagiarized are rejected immediately, and authors may face further penalties.

15. Licensing Policy
    The Licensing Policy determines how the journal handles the licensing of articles. Most articles are published under a Creative Commons license, which allows others to reuse, share, and adapt the content as long as they provide appropriate attribution.

16. Check List
    The Check List is provided to authors as a guide to ensure that all necessary materials and information are included in their manuscript submission. This includes items such as ethical approvals, manuscript formatting, and required declarations.

17. Sample Paper
    The Sample Paper provides authors with a template that demonstrates the required formatting and structure for a manuscript. This helps streamline the submission process and ensures consistency across articles.

18. Participant/Patient Privacy and Informed Consent
    The Participant/Patient Privacy and Informed Consent policy mandates that all studies involving human participants must adhere to ethical standards. Authors must ensure that informed consent is obtained and that participants' privacy is protected throughout the research process.

19. Manuscript Preparation
    The Manuscript Preparation guidelines outline how authors should structure their manuscripts. These include formatting instructions for titles, abstracts, keywords, body text, and references, ensuring a consistent and professional presentation of all submitted articles.

20. Human and Animal Rights Policy
    The Human and Animal Rights Policy ensures that any research involving human or animal subjects adheres to ethical standards. Authors must obtain approval from relevant ethics committees and ensure that research is conducted in compliance with international guidelines for human and animal welfare.