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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

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Privacy Statement

The journal is committed to safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of its authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. Any personal information collected during the submission, peer-review, or publication process—including names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and other contact details—will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be disclosed for any unrelated purposes or shared with third parties. All personal data are processed in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations. The journal does not sell, distribute, or otherwise make personal information available to external entities. Access to such information is strictly limited to members of the editorial team, assigned reviewers, and authorized technical personnel, solely as required to facilitate the editorial and publication processes. Authors are responsible for ensuring that any personal data included in their manuscripts, such as in case studies or survey-based research, have been collected and used with appropriate informed consent and in compliance with relevant ethical standards. For any inquiries or concerns regarding privacy or the handling of personal information, individuals are encouraged to contact the editorial office.