Confidentiality

Submitted manuscripts are considered confidential materials, and the journal will not disclose them to anyone other than individuals involved in the processing and preparation of the manuscript for publication (if accepted). These individuals include editorial staff, corresponding authors, reviewers, and editors. However, if misconduct is suspected, the manuscript may be disclosed to members of the journal's ethics committees and institutions/organizations involved in resolving the misconduct. The journal will follow appropriate COPE flowcharts as needed.