The journal provides authors with the opportunity to publish their research without any fees for article processing or publication (APC-free), while adhering to principles of open access and high standards of publication ethics.

 

1. General Provisions

The journal does not charge any fees for submission, peer review, editorial processing, or publication of articles.

All articles are freely accessible to readers without restrictions.

The absence of fees does not affect the independence of peer review or the editorial decision-making process.

2. Open Access

Articles are published under open access in accordance with a Creative Commons license or another license approved by the editorial office.

Readers are allowed to copy, distribute, and use the articles, provided that proper attribution is given and the terms of the license are respected.

3. Author Responsibilities

Authors must comply with all standards of academic integrity and publication ethics, including those recommended by COPE - COPE Principles .

APC-free publication does not exempt authors from providing a Data Availability Statement, declaring conflicts of interest, or fulfilling other editorial requirements.

4. Transparency

The journal ensures that editorial decisions regarding acceptance are solely based on the scientific quality of the manuscript.

The APC-free model aims to support researchers and provide broad access to research findings.

5. Principles

The APC-free policy promotes equitable access to publication opportunities for authors from diverse countries and institutions, regardless of financial means.

The journal is committed to transparency, fairness, and ethical responsibility in all aspects of article processing and publication.