Complaints Policy
1. General Provisions
The journal adheres to high standards of ethics and transparency. It provides a mechanism for the official submission of complaints regarding publications, peer review, or editorial conduct.
2. Scope
Complaints may be submitted by:
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authors, reviewers, or readers;
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institutions or organizations with an interest in a specific publication;
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other individuals who identify ethical or procedural violations.
3. Grounds for Complaints
Complaints may include:
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suspected plagiarism, data fabrication, or falsification;
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conflicts of interest or biased peer review;
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violation of copyright;
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breaches of editorial or ethical standards of the journal.
4. Complaint Submission Procedure
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Complaints must be submitted in writing via email to the editorial office with a clear description of the issue and supporting evidence, if available.
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The editorial office acknowledges receipt of the complaint within 5 business days.
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Complaints are reviewed by the editorial board or a specially appointed committee.
5. Complaint Review
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All complaints are handled impartially and confidentially.
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Independent experts may be involved if necessary.
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Standard complaints are reviewed within 30 days, while complex cases may take up to 60 days, with notification of any delay.
6. Decision and Consequences
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The editorial office issues a written decision and notifies the complainant.
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If violations are confirmed, possible actions include:
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publication of corrections or retractions;
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notification of relevant institutions;
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sanctions against authors or reviewers according to the journal’s policies.
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7. Confidentiality
All information provided in the complaint is treated as confidential and used solely for reviewing the case.