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Manuscripts must be the author's own original work, not previously published and not under consideration elsewhere. All sources must be properly cited. Submissions are screened with plagiarism-detection software, and work that fails to meet originality standards is declined.

Authorship is limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the work. All listed authors must approve the final manuscript, and any change to authorship must be agreed by all parties. Honorary or guest authorship is not permitted.

All research articles undergo double-blind peer review. Reviewers evaluate manuscripts objectively and in confidence, declare any conflict of interest, and base their recommendations on scholarly merit alone.

Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationship that could be perceived to influence their work. Editors handling a manuscript with which they have a conflict will recuse themselves from the decision.

Where a significant error is identified after publication, we will issue a correction, clarification or, where warranted, a retraction. The integrity of the published record takes precedence at all times.

Authors who wish to appeal an editorial decision or raise a concern may contact our editorial team. Complaints are handled fairly, confidentially and without prejudice to future submissions.