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Author Policies

Authors and Co-Authors

A maximum of three authors is allowed per submission.

Liability of Authors

The author(s) shall bear sole responsibility for the accuracy of all facts, opinions, data, or legal references included in their submitted work. The journal, its editors, and publishers shall not be held liable for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in the content of the submission.

Author’s Responsibility

Authors must attest that their works are original and their own work. The authors must certify that the work has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. If external sources are used, proper citation and acknowledgment of those works must be provided.

Author’s Acknowledgment of Funding

Authors are required to acknowledge any sources of funding or financial support for their research in the manuscript. This includes research grants, sponsorships, or institutional funding that contributed to the creation of the work

Author Support and Resources

The journal will offer resources to authors, including guidelines for article writing, submission tips, and information on publishing ethics, however this is not guarantee or assurance of publication. These resources aim to assist authors in preparing high-quality manuscripts and ensure the integrity and quality of submissions.

Duplicate Submission Policy

The journal does not accept duplicate submissions. Authors must confirm that their manuscript is not under consideration for publication by any other journal or publisher. If it is discovered that a manuscript has been submitted to multiple journals simultaneously, it will be withdrawn from the review process.

Right to Withdraw

Authors may withdraw their submitted article at any time prior to the final acceptance for publication by providing written notice to the editorial office before 03 (three) working day from the scheduled date of publication. To initiate a withdrawal, the author(s) shall Submit a written request via email with the subject line: “Withdrawal Request – [Article Title].” along with Reason for withdrawal. For joint authored publication, the journal will require written communication from each author before proceeding with the withdrawal process.

Withdrawal and Rejection by Journal

In cases of identified ethical or legal violations, the editorial board reserves the right to reject submissions at any stage. Published articles found to contain inaccuracies or violations may be retracted with a published notice. Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to their submissions.

Indemnification

The author(s) agree to indemnify and hold harmless the journal, its editors, and publishers from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of or in connection with:

  • Allegations of defamation, plagiarism, copyright infringement, or other legal disputes related to the submission.
  • Breach of any warranties or representations made by the author(s) concerning the originality or accuracy of the submitted content.
  • Any other claim that is made with reference to published/under-review/submitted article.

Obligation to Notify

The author(s) shall promptly notify the journal of any claims, disputes, or legal proceedings related to their submission and cooperate fully with the journal in responding to such matters.

Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to the content of their submission. This includes financial interests, professional relationships, or any other situations that may affect the impartiality of their work. Failure to disclose a conflict of interest may result in rejection of the submission.

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