Publication Ethics

Guidelines for Authors, Reviewers, and Editors

Our journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. The following guidelines outline the responsibilities of all parties involved in publishing:

For Authors

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their work is original and has not been published elsewhere. Proper citation and referencing of others' work is required. Plagiarism in all forms constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.

Data Accuracy

Authors must provide accurate data and sufficient detail in their research reports. Any manipulation or falsification of data is prohibited.

Multiple Submissions

Simultaneous submission of the same manuscript to more than one journal is unacceptable.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest that might influence the results or interpretation of their research.

For Reviewers

Confidentiality

All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.

Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted objectively and provide clear, constructive feedback. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate.

Conflict of Interest

Reviewers should notify the editors of any conflicts of interest that may prevent them from providing an impartial review.

For Editors

Fairness

The editorial team evaluates manuscripts solely based on their academic merit, without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, or political philosophy of the authors.

Confidentiality

The editorial team must ensure confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts.

Handling Misconduct

The editors will investigate any allegations of publication misconduct and take appropriate action, including retraction or correction of published papers if necessary.

Archiving Policy

Our journal is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of all published content. We utilize the following archiving strategies:

Digital Archiving

All articles published in our journal are digitally archived in trusted repositories to ensure they are preserved for future use. These repositories include institutional archives and third-party digital preservation services.

Self-Archiving

Authors are permitted to archive the final published version of their article in institutional repositories, personal websites, or non-commercial platforms immediately after publication, without embargo. This is in compliance with our Open Access policy.

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is handled in connection with our journal’s website and publication activities. By using this website, you agree to the terms of this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Name, contact details (email address, postal address, phone number)
  • Institutional and professional information
  • Information related to manuscript submission and peer review
Purpose of Information Use

The information we collect will be used for the following purposes:

  • Managing manuscript submission and peer review processes
  • Responding to inquiries and providing support
  • Handling publication procedures
  • Analyzing site usage for service improvements
Sharing of Personal Information

We will only share personal information with third parties under the following circumstances:

  • To comply with legal requirements
  • With trusted partners to provide services
  • With editorial board members or peer reviewers to support the publication process
Protection of Personal Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information, including encryption and access control mechanisms.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated as necessary. Any changes will be communicated via the website.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at:
Address: 260 Kamiyanagi, Yamagata City, Yamagata, Japan
Phone: +81-23-686-6611

Licensing Policy

All articles published in our journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This means:

Author Rights

Authors retain the copyright to their work.

Reuse Rights

Under the CC BY 4.0 license, anyone may distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the published work, even commercially, as long as they provide proper attribution to the original authors.

Attribution

Any reuse of content must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made.

By publishing with us, authors agree to these licensing terms, ensuring their work is freely accessible and can be shared widely.