Names and email addresses provided by users during the registration process or when submitting materials to this journal will be used exclusively for the purposes outlined in the journal's policy. These data will not be shared with third parties, will not be used for advertising or marketing purposes, and will not be made available to external organisations or individuals. This ensures a high level of confidentiality for authors, reviewers, and other participants in the publication process.

Data privacy policy

The data collected from users of the journal, including both registered and unregistered individuals, is processed in accordance with established standards and practices for peer-reviewed academic publications. This data includes contact information necessary for the editorial process, as well as other information used to inform readers about authorship, editorial responsibilities, and the content of the publications.

Data collection is carried out solely to facilitate effective communication between the editorial team and authors, as well as between the editorial team and reviewers, which is essential for the proper conduct of the peer review process.

Use of Data: The collected data is used to organise the publication process and to send information regarding the journal’s publications, such as notifications about accepted articles, review status, and information on new journal issues.

Authors' responsibility for confidentiality

Authors publishing in this journal are responsible for protecting the confidentiality and security of the data of individuals involved in the research reported in their articles. This includes, but is not limited to, the confidentiality of participants' personal data and the protection of any information that could identify participants.

Authors are required to ensure that all participants in their studies have given voluntary and informed consent to participate in the research and for their data to be used in the publication. Authors must also disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to their research.

Editorial Board's responsibility for confidentiality

All individuals involved in the editing, reviewing, or any other aspect of the publication process for the journal are required to adhere to industry standards of confidentiality. This includes the application of policies and procedures that comply with data protection requirements, as set out in international regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.