Editorial Policies

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Peer Review Policy

The journal applies a double-blind peer review process in which author identities remain concealed from reviewers and reviewer identities remain concealed from authors. All manuscripts undergo initial editorial review, followed by double-blind peer review by at least two qualified reviewers. All submissions are assessed on scholarly quality, methodological rigor, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Reviewers evaluate accuracy, clarity, coherence of argumentation, and alignment with ethical publication standards. Decisions are made based on expert assessment reports.

Editorial Decision-Making Process
Editorial decisions follow an objective academic evaluation procedure. Manuscripts are first screened by the editorial team for scope suitability, submission completeness, ethical compliance, and quality. Suitable manuscripts proceed to external review. Final acceptance, revision, or rejection decisions are based on reviewer recommendations, academic merit, clarity of contribution, and alignment with journal standards. Decisions are communicated formally with justification.

Editorial Board and Reviewer Responsibilities
The Editorial Board is responsible for maintaining scholarly quality across all editorial processes. Board members ensure fair evaluation procedures, timely handling of manuscripts, adherence to ethical guidelines, and consistent application of journal policies. Editorial members maintain high professional conduct in managing submissions, communicating with authors and reviewers, and safeguarding the integrity of published work.
Reviewers are selected based on subject expertise and scholarly competence. They are expected to provide constructive, unbiased, and academically informed evaluations within agreed timelines. Reviews must assess originality, conceptual clarity, methodological appropriateness, and contribution to knowledge. Reviewers must maintain confidentiality, declare competing interests, and avoid using unpublished material for personal benefit.

Authorship and Contribution Policy
Authorship is reserved for contributors who played a meaningful scholarly role in conceptualization, design, data collection, analysis, writing, or interpretation. All listed authors must approve the submitted version and accept academic responsibility for content accuracy. Individuals who supported the work without qualifying for authorship should be acknowledged appropriately. Any authorship disputes must be resolved before submission.

Conflict of Interest Policy
Editors, reviewers, and authors must declare any financial, institutional, personal, or academic interest that may influence impartial judgment. Conflicts must be disclosed during submission or review assignment. Where necessary, manuscripts may be reassigned to ensure unbiased assessment. Transparent disclosure supports credibility and ethical scrutiny of published work.

Confidentiality Policy
All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents throughout the editorial and review process. Editorial staff, reviewers, and board members are prohibited from sharing, distributing, or using manuscript content for personal or professional benefit prior to publication. Confidentiality applies to identities, review comments, data, and editorial communications.

Appeals and Complaints Policy
Authors may appeal editorial decisions or raise concerns regarding ethical matters or procedural fairness. Appeals must be written, reasoned, and supported by relevant evidence. Appeals are reviewed independently by designated editorial authorities or advisory members. Complaints related to ethical issues are handled in accordance with international publication ethics standards.

Editorial Independence Statement
Editorial decisions are made free from commercial, institutional, political, or financial influence. Sponsors, funding bodies, or affiliated institutions do not interfere with manuscript assessment or acceptance decisions. The Editor-in-Chief retains full academic responsibility for final publication outcomes.

Reviewer Recognition Policy
The journal recognises the scholarly contribution of reviewers through formal acknowledgment. Reviewers may receive recognition certificates or acknowledgement listings, respecting confidentiality where required. Where appropriate, verified reviewer activities may be acknowledged using recognised academic reviewer recognition platforms.

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