Ethical Oversight

Consent to Publication: Authors must obtain consent for publication of any data that could potentially identify individuals or confidential information.

Research on Vulnerable Populations: Studies involving vulnerable populations must demonstrate ethical approval and respect for individual rights.

Research Involving Animals: Research using animals should comply with institutional and national guidelines for the humane treatment of animals.

Research Involving Human Subjects: All research involving human subjects must adhere to the Declaration of Helsinki and require ethical approval from relevant authorities.

Handling of Confidential Data: The journal enforces strict confidentiality protocols to protect sensitive information.

Ethical Business Practices: The journal commits to ethical practices in all business dealings, including marketing and advertising.

The policy is based on the Core Practices from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)