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Privacy Policy
1. Information Collection
We may collect personal information including your name, email address, institution details, contact information, and research manuscripts during paper submission, registration, or communication processes. This information is collected only for academic and publication purposes and is never sold or misused.
In addition, we may store technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and access time to improve platform performance and security.
2. Use of Information
The collected information is used for manuscript review, publication processes, editorial communication, DOI registration, indexing services, and improving the quality of our journal platform.
We also use this data to verify authorship, prevent plagiarism, manage peer-review workflow, and ensure transparency in academic publishing.
3. Research Data Protection
We maintain appropriate security measures to protect your personal and research information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
All submitted manuscripts are stored in secure systems with restricted access only to authorized editorial staff and reviewers involved in the publication process.
4. Open Access Policy
All published research papers are openly accessible to readers worldwide without subscription charges or download fees.
We believe in free knowledge sharing and academic transparency, which allows researchers, students, and institutions to benefit from published work without barriers.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services for DOI registration, indexing, analytics, and communication. These services may follow their own privacy policies.
We ensure that all third-party providers follow international data protection standards and handle information responsibly.
6. Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience, website functionality, and research accessibility.
Cookies help us understand user behavior, improve navigation, and optimize content delivery for better performance.
7. Data Retention
We retain user and research data only for as long as necessary for publication and academic record purposes.
After completion of the publication process, data is archived securely and kept for reference and indexing purposes only.
8. User Rights
Authors and users have the right to request access, correction, or deletion of their personal information in accordance with applicable policies.
Any such request will be reviewed and processed by the editorial team within a reasonable time frame.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding our privacy practices or publication policies, please contact our editorial support team for assistance.
We are committed to responding to all queries related to privacy and data protection in a transparent and timely manner.