1. Responsibilities of Authors

Originality & Plagiarism: Work must be original and properly cited.

Data Integrity: Accurate, reliable data required; fabrication is prohibited.

Authorship: Only significant contributors listed; all must approve final manuscript.

Conflicts of Interest: Must be disclosed.

Ethical Approval: Required for human/animal research.

2. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Confidentiality: Manuscripts treated as confidential.

Objectivity: Reviews must be constructive and fair.

Acknowledgment of Sources: Identify uncited relevant work.

Conflict of Interest: Decline reviews where conflicts exist.

3. Responsibilities of Editors

Publication Decisions: Based on quality, reviewer reports, and journal policy.

Fair Play: No discrimination in evaluation.

Confidentiality: Manuscripts handled discreetly.

Corrections & Retractions: Errors corrected promptly; violations may lead to retraction.

4. Handling of Misconduct

Allegations investigated per COPE guidelines. Confirmed misconduct may result in retraction and institutional notification.

5. Transparency & Accountability

Decisions based on merit and ethics. Corrections, clarifications, and retractions published when necessary.