– Submit only original work that has not previously been published and is not simultaneously under submission to another journal.

– Refrain from plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and the falsification or manipulation of data.

– Present the research methodology, data, and results accurately and transparently, so that other researchers are able to verify the results.

– Disclose all relevant conflicts of interest and sources of research funding.

– Ensure fair and transparent attribution of authorship — only a person who has made a genuine, substantial contribution to the research is listed as an author.

– Are prepared, where necessary, to provide the underlying research data for additional verification.

– Respond to reviewers' and editors' comments promptly and constructively.

– Must uphold the ethical standards for research conducted on humans or animals and, where necessary, provide the relevant ethical approval.