Publishing information
Publishing information
This section provides information to assist authors and reviewers in understanding the various policies and guidance followed by the journal.
Journal information
About the Journal
Learn about the journal’s mission, history, and editorial leadership.
Scope and Aims
Find out whether your research is a good fit for the journal.
Publishing Statement
Understand the journal’s publishing practices, publication schedule, and author costs.
Policies
AI Policy
Understand how AI tools may be used by authors, reviewers, and editors.
Competing Interests Policy
Learn when and how competing interests should be declared.
Licensing Agreement
Understand the licence terms that apply to published articles.
Peer-review Policy
Learn how manuscripts are reviewed and editorial decisions are made.
Plagiarism Policy
Understand how originality is assessed and plagiarism is addressed.
Preservation and Archiving Policy
Learn how published research is preserved and made accessible over time.
Retraction Policy
Understand how concerns, errors, and retractions are handled.
Statements
Complaints and Appeals Statement
Learn how concerns, complaints, and appeals are handled fairly and transparently.
Copyright Statement
Understand copyright ownership and the rights associated with published work.
Data Sharing and Reproducibility Statement
Learn how data sharing supports transparency and reproducibility in research.
Misconduct and Ethics Statement
Understand how the journal addresses research misconduct and ethical concerns.
Open Access Statement
Learn how published research can be accessed, shared, and reused.
Post-publication Corrections and Discussions Statement
Understand how corrections, updates, and scholarly discussion are managed after publication.
Privacy Statement
Learn how personal information is collected, used, and protected.
Revenue Sources and Advertising Statement
Learn how the journal is funded and how advertising is managed.