Information For Authors

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Ethical policy 

The journal upholds strict ethical policies to ensure the integrity, transparency, and credibility of published research. Authors must adhere to recognized ethical standards in research and publishing, including obtaining necessary approvals from ethics committees for studies involving human participants or animals. Plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate submissions, and conflicts of interest must be disclosed and managed appropriately. The journal reserves the right to reject or retract manuscripts that violate ethical principles. By submitting their work, authors confirm their compliance with these guidelines and accept responsibility for maintaining ethical integrity in their research.

Policy on the Use of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies "Authors must disclose the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies (such as large language models, chatbots, or image creators) in the preparation of their manuscript. Disclosure: If such tools were used for writing, data analysis, or figure generation, a statement must be included in a dedicated 'AI Declaration' section or within the Acknowledgments. This statement should specify the name of the tool, the version used, and the specific tasks it performed. Authorship and Responsibility: AI tools cannot be listed as an author or co-author. Humans remain solely responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of the work. Authors must ensure that any AI-generated content is free from plagiarism and verified against primary sources. Visual Content: The use of AI to create or manipulate medical images, charts, or clinical photos is generally prohibited unless it is the primary focus of the research (in which case a full technical description of the generative process is required)."