Procedure for Handling Ethical Complaints

DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND SANCTIONS

Filing a Complaint: Any person may notify the editorial office in writing of a suspected ethics violation, providing relevant evidence.

Investigation Procedure: The Editorial Board conducts a verification of facts within a period not exceeding 6 months, involving independent experts if necessary.

Sanctions:

• Rejection of publication or retraction of the article.
• Notification of the management of the author's institution regarding the violation.
• Exclusion of the violator (author or reviewer) from the journal's database of partners for a period of 1–3 years.