Policies on Animal and Human Rights
All submitted research must strictly adhere to ethical guidelines and comply with applicable laws. If the study involves human or animal subjects, the authors must clearly describe the procedures used in the manuscript. Such research must be conducted in accordance with institutional guidelines and approved by the relevant ethics committees.
The manuscript must include a statement confirming approval from the appropriate ethics committee(s). If editors have strong reason to believe that the research was not conducted ethically, they reserve the right to reject the manuscript, even if it has received ethics committee approval.
Researchers must ensure that the dignity, rights, and welfare of human participants are preserved. If the study involves hazardous chemicals or procedures, this must be explicitly stated in the manuscript. The research must not harm human or animal subjects in any way.
Informed Consent and Code of Ethics
Human participants must be treated with respect and their privacy safeguarded. Participation in research must be voluntary and based on informed consent, documented through a signed written agreement. This agreement should be retained by the author or journal in accordance with legal requirements.
Personal information about participants must not be disclosed unless essential to the research findings. In such cases, the author must provide a clear justification for their inclusion. Any identifiable details that could reveal a participant’s identity or involvement in the study must be omitted. It is the author's responsibility to obtain informed consent and ensure the anonymity and confidentiality of all participants.