Publication Ethics

ALIVE follows the ethical standards of academic publishing. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to adhere to the following:

For Authors

• Submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere.
• Proper citation of all sources is required.
• Plagiarism, fabrication, or manipulation of data is strictly prohibited.
• All authors listed must have contributed significantly to the research.

For Reviewers

• Maintain confidentiality of received manuscripts.
• Provide objective, constructive, and timely reviews.
• Declare any conflicts of interest.

For Editors

• Ensure fairness in the review process.
• Maintain confidentiality of author and reviewer identities.
• Make publication decisions based solely on academic merit and relevance.