Ethical Guidelines

The journal follows guidelines issued by Editor – in – Chief to handle cases of research and publication misconduct.

Authors are encouraged to visit the website (Committee on Publication Ethics) and promote awareness about publication ethics to promote fair reporting of data. It helps in building proper scientific and supportive atmosphere.

Other useful information about publication ethics for authors, editors, reviewers can be obtained by visiting this link, which is very useful in preparation of manuscripts as per international standards.  

Note: The journal acknowledges every concern raised against any article in process or published. The editorial board is free to review the manuscript again even after publication and can take appropriate actions which may also include removal of manuscript or blacklisting authors who is found in indulging malpractice. Before such actions, the editorial board will ask for proper explanations from authors for the concern raised and care will be taken to consider all aspects before arriving at decision.

Declaration of generative AI in scientific writing

The below guidance only refers to the writing process, and not to the use of AI tools to analyse and draw insights from data as part of the research process.
Where authors use generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process, authors should only use these technologies to improve readability and language. Applying the technology should be done with human oversight and control, and authors should carefully review and edit the result, as AI can generate authoritative-sounding output that can be incorrect, incomplete or biased. AI and AI-assisted technologies should not be listed as an author or co-author, or be cited as an author. Authorship implies responsibilities and tasks that can only be attributed to and performed by humans, as outlined in Elsevier’s AI policy for authors.

Authors should disclose in their manuscript the use of AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process by following the instructions below. A statement will appear in the published work. Please note that authors are ultimately responsible and accountable for the contents of the work.