Open Access Policy

This is a fully open access journal. All articles are immediately and permanently available online without subscription charges or registration barriers.

Readers may read, download, distribute, and reuse published content with proper attribution to the original source.

License Information

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

The license permits unrestricted use, sharing, adaptation, and reproduction provided proper citation is given.

Copyright Policy

Authors retain copyright of their published work.

Authors grant the publisher the right of first publication while retaining full author rights.

Peer Review Process

• Double-Blind Peer Review
• Minimum Two Independent Reviewers
• Editorial Screening Before Review
• Reviewer Selection Based on Expertise
• Final Decision by Editor-in-Chief

Editorial and Ethical Policies

The journal follows internationally recognized publication ethics and adheres to COPE guidelines.

• Publication Ethics
• Conflict of Interest Policy
• Plagiarism Screening
• Corrections and Retractions
• AI Content Disclosure
• Research Integrity Standards

Article Processing Charges (APC)

The journal operates under an APC model to support editorial processing, production, hosting, and long-term digital preservation.

Submission and peer review are free of charge. APC payments do not influence editorial decisions.

Archiving and Preservation

The journal supports long-term digital preservation and permanent accessibility of scholarly content.

Digital preservation is supported through PKP Preservation Network, LOCKSS, and CLOCKSS where applicable.

Repository Policy

Authors may deposit preprints, accepted manuscripts, and published versions in institutional or subject repositories with proper citation.

Accessibility Statement

The journal is committed to improving website accessibility and usability for all users, including individuals with disabilities.

Privacy Statement

Personal information collected by the journal is used only for editorial and publication-related purposes and is handled securely.

Sponsorship Disclosure

The publisher and sponsors do not influence editorial decisions, peer review outcomes, or publication decisions.