Review and Editorial Decisions

Reviewers must assess manuscripts objectively and impartially, maintain strict confidentiality and refrain from using information obtained during the review process for personal, professional or other improper purposes. Any conflict of interest must be disclosed promptly to the Editor-in-Chief.

Editorial decisions concerning the acceptance, peer review, publication or rejection of manuscripts must be based exclusively on scholarly quality, originality, relevance, methodological soundness and consistency with the Journal's aims and scope, in accordance with the principles of independence and impartiality.

All persons involved in the editorial process must disclose any circumstances that may affect their independence or impartiality before participating in the assessment or decision-making process, or immediately upon becoming aware of such circumstances. Individuals with a conflict of interest must not participate in the assessment of the relevant manuscript or in decisions concerning its publication.