3.1.
All authors must consent to being included in the author list and must approve the version submitted for publication and its edited form, as well as the order in which their names are listed. Any changes to the author list must be approved in writing by all authors, including those being removed.
3.2.
The corresponding author acts as the point of contact between the editorial office and other authors. They must keep co-authors informed and involve them in publication-related decisions (e.g., when responding to reviewer comments).
3.3.
Authors must submit only articles that have not been previously published and have not been submitted to other (including electronic) publications. Submitting the same article to more than one journal simultaneously is considered unethical and is not acceptable.
3.4.
Authors of original research must report accurate results. False or knowingly erroneous statements are considered unethical and are not acceptable.
3.5.
Authors must ensure the submitted work is entirely original, and when using the works or statements of other authors, must provide appropriate bibliographic references or excerpts.
3.6.
Plagiarism in all forms (presenting someone else's work as one's own, copying or paraphrasing substantial parts of others' works without attribution, etc.) constitutes unethical conduct and is not acceptable.
3.7.
The contributions of others must always be acknowledged. Authors must cite publications relevant to the submitted work. Data obtained privately, such as through conversation, correspondence, or discussions with third parties, must not be used or reported without explicit written permission of the source. Information from confidential sources, such as manuscript assessments or grant provision, must not be used without the clear written permission of the authors of the work associated with those sources.
3.8.
If the research involves animals or humans as subjects, authors must ensure the article states that all stages of the study comply with the legislation and regulatory documents of research institutions, and have been approved by the relevant committees.
3.9.
If the patients are young children, authors must obtain consent from their parents or legal guardians.
3.10.
If the patients are individuals with limited capacity, consent may be obtained from a person authorised to make decisions on behalf of the patient.
3.11.
If the work involves chemical products, procedures, or equipment that may pose an unusual risk, the Author must clearly identify this in the manuscript.
3.12.
The manuscript must clearly state that informed consent was obtained from all research subjects. The right to privacy must always be observed. Even when consent is obtained, all personal information must be anonymised or not published. If there is doubt that patient consent for publication was obtained, the journal reserves the right to decline the use of materials at its discretion.
3.13.
To submit an article to the journal, all authors must sign a declaration disclosing any financial or other significant conflicts of interest that could be perceived as having influenced the research results or their interpretation. All funding sources for the described work must be identified.
3.14.
Examples of potential conflicts of interest that must be disclosed include employment, consulting, share ownership, receipt of fees, provision of expert opinions, patent applications or patent registration, grants, and other financial support. Potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed as early as possible.
3.15.
Authors of original research reports must provide accurate results and an objective discussion of the study's significance. The data underlying the work must be presented accurately. The work must contain sufficient detail and bibliographic references to allow replication. False or knowingly erroneous statements are considered unethical and are not acceptable.
3.16.
Review articles and scientific papers must also be accurate and objective; the editorial viewpoint must be clearly stated.
3.17.
If the Author discovers significant errors or inaccuracies in a publication, the Author must notify the journal Editor and work with the Editor to promptly retract the publication or correct the errors. If the Editor or publisher receives information from a third party that the publication contains significant errors, the Author is obliged to retract the work or correct the errors as quickly as possible.
3.18.
Based on review results, an article may be returned to the author for revision. Authors must actively participate in the review process by responding to questions in a timely manner and, where necessary, revising the manuscript in accordance with the reviewer's requirements.
