This journal maintains strict editorial independence.

Decision Authority

Editorial decisions are made solely by the editorial team based on:

• Scientific merit
• Peer review evaluation
• Ethical and publication standards

Publisher Non-Interference

The publisher does not interfere in:

• Manuscript acceptance or rejection
• Peer review outcomes
• Editorial decisions

Conflict Management

Editors must declare conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling affected manuscripts.

Integrity Commitment

Editorial independence ensures fairness, transparency, and academic integrity in all publication decisions.