Privacy Statement

1. Data Collection and Usage

The personal information entered in this journal's site (including names, email addresses, and institutional affiliations) will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

We collect data to:

  • Facilitate the peer review process and editorial management.

  • Communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors regarding submissions.

  • Process Article Processing Charges (APCs) and issue invoices.

  • Notify readers about new issues or journal news (if they have opted in).

2. Information Shared Publicly

If a manuscript is accepted for publication, the following information will be made public as part of the Version of Record to ensure scientific accountability:

  • Author names and institutional affiliations.

  • The email address of the Corresponding Author.

  • Funding acknowledgments and conflict of interest disclosures.

3. Reviewer Privacy

To maintain the integrity of our Single-Blind Peer Review process:

  • Reviewer identities are kept strictly confidential and are only known to the Editorial Board.

  • Reviewer reports shared with authors are anonymized.

  • Reviewer data is stored securely and is only used to invite experts for future evaluations.

4. Third-Party Service Providers

The journal may share necessary data with third-party service providers solely for the purpose of publication and indexing. These include:

  • Crossref: For DOI (Digital Object Identifier) registration.

  • Indexing Services: Such as Scopus, PubMed, or Web of Science.

  • Plagiarism Detection Software: (e.g., iThenticate) to verify manuscript originality.

5. Data Retention and Security

  • Retention: We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

  • Security: We implement technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

6. Individual Rights

Authors, reviewers, and registered users have the right to:

  • Access and view the personal data the journal holds about them.

  • Request the correction of inaccurate data.

  • Request the deletion of their account (provided it does not conflict with the integrity of the scientific record).