POLICIES

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise. The final decision (accepted, revised, or rejected) is made by the Editor based on reviewers’ recommendations. The review process typically takes 4–8 weeks.

Publication Frequency

The journal is published six times a year in January, March, May, July, September, and November. Special issues may also be published based on editorial consideration.

Open Access Policy

This journal applies an Open Access Policy, providing immediate and free access to its content. Readers may read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles without prior permission from the publisher or author.

Archiving Policy

The journal utilizes digital archiving systems (e.g., LOCKSS/PKP Preservation Network) to ensure long-term preservation and accessibility of published content.

Deposit Policy / Self-Archiving

Authors are permitted to deposit the final published version of their article in institutional repositories or personal websites, provided that proper acknowledgment of the original publication and DOI is included.

Publication Ethics Statement

The journal adheres to ethical standards based on the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Authors must ensure the originality of their work, proper citation practices, and confirm that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.

Declaration of Generative AI

The use of Generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT or similar technologies) in manuscript preparation must be transparently disclosed in the methods or acknowledgment section. AI tools cannot be listed as authors, as they cannot take responsibility for the work.

Screening for Plagiarism

All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin or iThenticate). The acceptable similarity index is ≤ 20%, with no significant similarity from a single source.

Correction and Retraction

If significant errors or ethical issues are identified after publication, the journal will publish corrections (erratum/corrigendum) or retract the article following COPE guidelines.

Direct Marketing

Journal promotion is conducted professionally and ethically through the official website, academic mailing lists, and scholarly social media platforms. All promotional materials are accurate and transparent.

Advertising

The journal does not accept advertisements that may influence editorial decisions. Any sponsorship does not affect the peer review process or publication decisions.

Revenue Source

The journal is funded by the publishing institution and/or Article Processing Charges (APCs), if applicable. There are no hidden fees for authors.

Crossmark Policy

The journal implements Crossmark to ensure readers can verify the current status and validity of published articles. Any updates, corrections, or retractions will be clearly documented.