The journal is committed to publishing high-quality scientific research following clear ethical standards to ensure research integrity and publication safety. The publishing policy includes mutual commitments between the journal, authors, and reviewers. Below is a detailed outline of the publishing policy and the required research ethics:

 

First: Journal Commitments

1. Fair and Transparent Evaluation: The journal is committed to conducting an objective scientific review of each submitted research paper without discrimination based on gender, race, or personal affiliations. Publication decisions are based on the scientific merit and added value of the research.
2. Confidentiality of Information: The journal is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of information submitted by authors throughout the review and publication process. Information is shared only with the relevant reviewers and editorial board members.
3. Maintaining Publishing Ethics: The journal adheres to international publishing ethics standards, ensuring the originality of the work and the absence of any conflicts of interest.
4. Handling Complaints and Violations: The journal will address any complaints related to unethical behavior or copyright infringement. It is committed to investigating such issues and taking the necessary actions, such as retracting the research or canceling publication if a violation is proven.
5. Intellectual Property Rights: The journal respects the rights of authors and ensures acknowledgment of their intellectual property rights for published content, while also obtaining the right to publish and distribute the work according to the agreed-upon publishing policies.
6. Updates and Corrections: The journal is committed to publishing any necessary corrections or amendments to published research if unintentional errors or inaccuracies are found post-publication.

 

Second: Author Commitments

1. Originality of Work: Authors must submit original research that has not been published previously and avoid plagiarism or uncredited use of content.
2. Scientific Integrity: Authors bear responsibility for the results and conclusions in their research. These results must be based on accurate and reliable data, avoiding any form of manipulation or exaggeration.
3. Citation of Sources: Authors are required to reference all sources and works cited in the research, respecting the copyright of each utilized material.
4. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, whether financial or personal, that may affect the objectivity of the research.
5. Participation in the Review Process: Authors must fully cooperate with reviewers, make the required revisions if necessary, and improve the research to meet the journal's requirements.
6. Signing the Copyright Agreement: Before publication, authors must sign an intellectual property agreement, granting the journal the right to publish the research and confirming their commitment to research ethics.

 

Third: Reviewer Commitments

1. Objectivity and Confidentiality: Reviewers must provide objective assessments of the research without bias, maintaining the confidentiality of the research content and not sharing it with others.
2. Reporting Violations: If a reviewer notices any ethical violations, such as plagiarism or duplicate publication, they must report it to the journal's management.
3. Avoiding Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect the objectivity of the review and should excuse themselves from reviewing the research if they are unqualified.
4. Constructive Recommendations: Recommendations to authors should be constructive, aiming to improve the quality of the research without diminishing the authors or their work.