Confidentiality Policy
As a policy of confidentiality, no review comments or details of the authors will be shared with any third party. All communications, reviewer reports, and information related to submitted manuscripts are treated as strictly confidential and will not be disclosed outside the editorial process.
Confidentiality Policy
The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality throughout the editorial and peer review process. This policy applies to all editors, reviewers, authors, and staff involved in the handling of submitted manuscripts.
1. Confidentiality of Manuscripts and Communications
All manuscripts submitted to the journal are treated as confidential documents. Neither the manuscript nor any information concerning it, including the identities of authors, reviewers, or editors involved, shall be disclosed to any third party without explicit authorization, except as necessary for the editorial process and for ensuring the integrity of the review.
2. Peer Review Confidentiality
The peer review process is confidential and conducted anonymously unless the journal operates on an open peer review model. Reviewers must not disclose any details about the manuscript or their review to anyone outside the editorial process. Reviewers wishing to consult colleagues for advice must obtain permission from the editor and ensure confidentiality is maintained.
3. Protection of Reviewer Identities
The journal protects the confidentiality of reviewers, and unless otherwise agreed, reviewer identities will not be disclosed to authors or third parties.
4. Use of Manuscript Material
Editors and reviewers must not use information gained through the peer review process for personal advantage or for any purpose unrelated to the evaluation of the manuscript.