Editorial board members play a pivotal role in upholding the integrity, quality, and credibility of this journal. Their primary responsibility is to rigorously evaluate submitted manuscripts and provide expert, evidence-based assessments that guide fair publication decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

Reviewing submitted manuscripts thoroughly and providing objective, constructive feedback. Mediating between conflicting reviewer opinions to ensure balanced and impartial evaluations. Supporting the Editor-in-Chief in maintaining the journal's academic standards and scope.

Commitment to Fairness & Impartiality

All manuscripts are evaluated solely on their academic merit — including originality, scientific significance, methodological rigor, and relevance to the journal's scope. No manuscript is assessed based on an author's gender, religion, nationality, institutional affiliation, or personal background.

This journal's editorial process aligns with the guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).

Confidentiality

All editorial board members are bound by strict confidentiality. Submitted manuscripts, reviewer identities, editorial communications, and unpublished data must not be shared with, discussed with, or disclosed to any third party at any stage of the review process.

Conflict of Interest Policy

A conflict of interest occurs when a personal, financial, or professional relationship has the potential to influence or appears to influence the objectivity of a manuscript's preparation, review, or editorial evaluation.

To preserve the integrity of the publication process, all authors, reviewers, and editorial board members are required to proactively disclose any actual or perceived conflicts of interest at the time of submission or assignment.

Common examples of conflicts of interest include:

Financial relationships with organizations that have a direct interest in the research findings (e.g., funding bodies, industry sponsors). Personal or professional relationships with co-authors, reviewers, or editors that may introduce bias. Holding an academic, institutional, or commercial role that could benefit directly from the publication outcome.

How to Disclose

Conflicts of interest must be declared in the designated section of the submission form and within the manuscript itself. Reviewers and board members must notify the Editor-in-Chief immediately upon identifying a potential conflict.

If no conflict of interest exists, authors must include the following statement:

"The authors declare no conflicts of interest."

Failure to disclose a conflict of interest may result in manuscript rejection, retraction, or reporting to the relevant institution in accordance with COPE guidelines.