Peer Review Process

It takes a team to produce this journal. No exception is made when dealing with issues involving journal-related research integrity and publishing ethics. These problems could also lead to or include legal problems. We suggest that journals refer to these guidelines as a starting point for reference when creating policies and procedures and when problems occur.

For Authors:

All potential interests must be disclosed by authors in a section titled "Conflicts of Interest," along with a justification for why the interest might be a conflict. The authors should declare that there are no conflicts of interest with regard to the publication of this paper if there are none. Co-authors' declarations of interests must be made by the authors who are submitting the work.

The funding that has recently been received (including article processing fees) and any other payments, goods, or services that may have influenced the work must be disclosed by the authors. No matter if there is a conflict of interest, every money must be disclosed in the "Funding Statement."

For Editors:

The double-blind review procedure is used by this journal. The editor will initially evaluate every contribution. The editor is exclusively responsible for determining which of the papers submitted to the journal fit the editorial criteria and will be published. Each paper that is deemed appropriate is sent to two impartial peer reviewers who are subject matter experts and prepared to evaluate the specific merits of the work. The final decision on whether or not the paper is accepted or rejected rests with the editor.

For Reviewer:

Any appointed reviewer who believes they are ill-equipped to evaluate the given paper or are unable to do so quickly should let the editor know and withdraw from the review process. Every review should be handled objectively without addressing the author personally. Reviewers should be clear in their criticism and provide justification.

Reviewers should point out significant published works that the authors have not cited. Any assertion that has already been made elsewhere should be backed by the appropriate citation. Reviewers shouldn't examine articles if they have any competing interests, cooperative partnerships, or other links with any of the authors, businesses, or institutions associated with the articles. The reviewer must inform the Editor-in-Chief of any such conflict. The Editors will next decide if the conflict is sufficient to prohibit the reviewer from peer review.