Author Policies

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

1. Author’s Agreement Form
   The Author’s Agreement Form is a mandatory document that authors must sign before submitting their manuscripts. It outlines the terms and conditions regarding authorship, intellectual property, and the rights of the authors. By signing this agreement, authors confirm their original contributions, consent to the publication, and agree to transfer the rights for the article’s publication under the journal’s licensing terms.

2. Check List
   The Check List serves as a guide for authors to ensure that their manuscript meets the journal’s submission criteria. It includes a list of requirements such as manuscript formatting, ethical statements, and disclosure of conflicts of interest. This helps to streamline the submission process and ensures consistency across all published articles.

3. Licensing Policy
   The Licensing Policy governs the rights granted to the journal for distributing the article. Most articles are published under a Creative Commons license, allowing authors to retain copyright while granting the journal permission to distribute the article freely. This policy promotes open access to research and enables others to reuse the content with appropriate attribution.

4. Article Processing Charge (APC)
   Article Processing Charges (APCs) are fees authors must pay for their articles to be published open access. These charges cover the costs of peer review, editing, and publication. The APC ensures that the journal can operate sustainably while keeping content free for readers. Authors are notified of the fee prior to submission, and payment is required upon acceptance of the article.

5. Rights and Grants to the Author
   The Rights and Grants to the Author policy outlines the rights authors retain over their work. Authors typically maintain copyright of their articles, but the journal obtains the right to publish and distribute the work. Authors are free to reuse their content in other publications, with proper attribution to the original publication.

6. Plagiarism Policy
   The Plagiarism Policy ensures the integrity of the journal’s content by requiring all submitted manuscripts to be free of plagiarism. The journal uses plagiarism detection tools to ensure that no part of the manuscript has been copied from other sources without appropriate citation. Any instances of plagiarism are thoroughly investigated, and appropriate actions are taken, including rejection of the manuscript.

7. Open Access Policy
   The Open Access Policy is central to the journal’s mission. All published articles are freely available to the public, ensuring that research can be accessed and shared without subscription fees or paywalls. This policy maximizes the visibility and impact of the research, allowing a wider audience to benefit from the knowledge produced.

8. Copyright Policy
   The Copyright Policy specifies that authors retain copyright over their work, subject to the publication license granted to the journal. Authors are free to reuse their work in future publications and are not restricted in their subsequent use of the content, as long as they comply with the terms of the licensing agreement.

9. Digital Preservation
   The Digital Preservation policy ensures that published articles are stored in trusted digital repositories for long-term access. The journal partners with digital archiving services to guarantee that articles remain available and accessible even in the event of a technical issue or platform shutdown.

10. Submission of Manuscript
    The Submission of Manuscript policy outlines the process by which authors submit their articles to the journal. This includes using an online submission system, providing required documentation (e.g., conflict of interest statements), and adhering to the manuscript formatting guidelines.

11. Human and Animal Rights Policy
    The Human and Animal Rights Policy ensures that all research involving human participants or animals follows ethical guidelines. Authors must provide evidence that ethical approval was obtained from relevant review boards and that informed consent was acquired from human participants.

12. APC Waiver Policy
    The APC Waiver Policy offers financial support to authors who may not be able to pay the article processing charge, such as those from low-income backgrounds or underrepresented regions. This policy ensures that financial constraints do not prevent important research from being published.

13. Sample Paper
    The Sample Paper provides authors with an example of the correct manuscript format and structure. This helps ensure consistency in submissions and allows authors to follow the journal’s specific formatting requirements, improving the chances of a smooth peer-review process.

14. Withdrawal Policy
    The Withdrawal Policy outlines the conditions under which authors can withdraw their manuscript after submission. This includes a review process where the reasons for withdrawal are considered. Manuscripts may be withdrawn for reasons such as errors discovered in the manuscript or changes in the authorship.

15. Errata, Retractions, and Corrigenda Policy
    The Errata, Retractions, and Corrigenda Policy ensures that any post-publication issues are addressed transparently. If errors are discovered after publication, authors can issue errata or corrigenda. If the article contains significant flaws, retraction procedures are outlined to maintain the journal’s credibility.

16. Data Sharing Policy
    The Data Sharing Policy encourages authors to share their raw data alongside their published article. This promotes transparency and reproducibility of research findings, which is vital for advancing scientific knowledge and collaboration.

17. Manuscript Preparation
    The Manuscript Preparation policy provides detailed guidelines on how authors should format and structure their submissions. This includes information on title pages, abstract, sections, references, and citation styles to ensure consistency and readability.

18. Participant/Patient Privacy and Informed Consent
    The Participant/Patient Privacy and Informed Consent policy ensures that all research involving human participants or patients is conducted with respect for their privacy and autonomy. Authors must submit documentation confirming that they have obtained informed consent from participants in line with ethical research practices.

19. Complaints Policy
    The Complaints Policy establishes a transparent process for addressing complaints from authors, reviewers, or readers. The journal commits to investigating all concerns thoroughly and resolving disputes fairly and transparently.

20. English Language Editing
    The English Language Editing service is available to authors whose first language is not English. This service helps improve the clarity, grammar, and structure of manuscripts, ensuring they meet the journal’s standards for publication.