Research Integrity Policy

The editorial team of the journal prioritizes integrity and accuracy in the research it publishes. To prevent publications stemming from misconduct in research, we establish the following guidelines:

1. Definition of Misconduct:
   Misconduct includes fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, or significant violations of research ethics. We adhere to the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) regarding the definition and investigation of such acts.

2. Reporting Misconduct:
   Upon suspicion of misconduct, the editorial team will conduct an immediate and thorough evaluation. Any individual who detects potential irregularities must notify the editorial team without delay.

3. Detection of Misconduct:
   We will implement tools and practices, such as plagiarism detection software and source verification, and request primary data and research materials from authors to identify irregularities.

4. Prevention of Improper Publications:
   Articles found to involve misconduct prior to publication will be rejected, and the author’s affiliated institutions may be notified. If misconduct is discovered post-publication, the article may be retracted with an explanatory note.

5. Protection of Whistleblowers:
   Individuals who report potential misconduct will be protected, ensuring their confidentiality and shielding them from retaliation.

6. Rectification:
   In cases of ethical violations by an author or the journal, a public apology linked to the article in question will be issued.

Through these guidelines, the editorial board seeks to strengthen research integrity and build trust within the academic community.