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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

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Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement

What are privacy statements?

Privacy policies are legal documents that explain how an institution collects, uses, shares, and protects users' personal information. These statements are essential for ensuring transparency and compliance with data protection laws.

They are important for several reasons:

  • Privacy Protection: They allow users to understand how their personal information will be used and make informed decisions about whether to provide their data.
  • Transparency: They promote transparency by clearly and concisely explaining an organization's privacy practices.
  • Legal Compliance: They help organizations comply with data protection laws and regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union.
  • Building Trust: By being transparent about their privacy practices, organizations can build trust with their users and customers.

A privacy statement should include the following elements:

  • Information Collected: It should specify what types of personal information are collected, such as names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, demographic information, location data, etc.
  • How Information is Used: It should explain how the collected information will be used, for example, to provide services, personalize the user experience, send marketing communications, conduct analysis, etc.
  • With Whom Information is Shared: It should indicate whether the information is shared with third parties, such as service providers, business partners, or legal authorities, and under what circumstances.
  • How Information is Protected: It should describe the security measures implemented to protect users' personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.
  • User Rights: It should inform users about their rights regarding their personal information, such as the right to access, rectify, delete, or object to the processing of their data.
  • Contact Information: It should provide contact details so users can exercise their rights or ask questions about the privacy statement.