Publishing Policies

Policy directory

These pages describe the editorial standards and author responsibilities. Operational details that depend on external services or unconfirmed appointments are stated as pending rather than represented as active.

Assessment and integrity

Peer review process explains screening, external review, decisions and revisions. Publication ethics covers originality, accountability, conflicts and handling concerns. Research transparency covers data, ethics, contributions and AI assistance.

Rights and the publication record

Fees and open access states the current position on charges and licensing. Corrections and appeals explains challenges to decisions and published work. Preservation and indexing separates planned services from confirmed status.

Privacy and editorial governance

Privacy information describes information handling and contact routes for privacy questions. Editorial governance describes responsibilities and independent handling. Special issues follows the same integrity standards as regular content.

Changes and applicability

The journal should date material policy changes and explain their application to current submissions. Authors should review the version in force when submitting. These pages do not establish membership of any professional body or certification scheme. Publisher LINHUI LI is responsible for implementing these policies. Unconfirmed services and appointments are identified explicitly. Last updated: October 18, 2026.