Confidentiality Protocols

Editors

  • Manuscripts are confidential and must not be used for personal research.

Reviewers

  • Manuscripts must not be shared or stored insecurely.

  • Discussion with third parties requires editorial approval.

Journal Staff

  • Access is limited to authorized personnel bound by confidentiality agreements.

Peer Review Process

  • Double-Blind: Author and reviewer identities are hidden.

  • Correspondence: All communication must remain confidential.

Data Security

  • Secure storage and access control are mandatory.

  • Digital and physical copies must be handled safely.

Post-Decision Confidentiality

  • Rejected manuscripts remain confidential.

  • Reviewer identities and editorial decisions remain confidential even after publication.

Breach Consequences

  • Violations may lead to removal from editorial/reviewer roles and institutional notification.