Privacy Statement

This journal is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. All personal information collected through this journal website is handled in accordance with internationally recognized data protection standards.

1. Data Collection
The journal collects personal information such as names, email addresses, affiliations, ORCID iDs, and other contact details when users register, submit manuscripts, or participate in the peer review process.

2. Purpose of Data Use
The collected data will be used exclusively for the following purposes:

  • Managing manuscript submissions and editorial workflows
  • Conducting peer review and editorial communication
  • Publishing accepted articles (including author details)
  • Maintaining academic records and journal archives

3. Data Confidentiality
All personal data will be treated as strictly confidential. The journal will not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties, except where required for publication processes (e.g., DOI registration agencies, indexing services) or by law.

4. Data Security
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Third-Party Services
Limited information may be shared with trusted third-party services such as DOI registration agencies (e.g., CrossRef), indexing platforms, and plagiarism detection services, solely for academic publishing purposes.

6. User Rights
Users have the right to:

  • Access their personal data
  • Request correction or deletion of their data
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests can be made by contacting the journal editorial office.

7. Cookies and Website Tracking
This website may use cookies or basic analytics tools to enhance user experience. No personally identifiable information is collected without user consent.

8. Data Retention
Personal data will be retained only as long as necessary for academic and publishing purposes or as required by legal obligations.

9. Policy Updates
This privacy statement may be updated periodically. Users are encouraged to review it regularly.

10. Contact Information
For any privacy-related concerns or requests, please contact the journal at the official email address provided on the website.