Mandatory Author Declaration

The Mandatory Author Declaration is a crucial part of the manuscript submission process. It ensures that all authors adhere to ethical and logistical requirements of the journal, maintaining the integrity and transparency of the publication process.

Authors are required to carefully review and complete all declaration sections before manuscript submission.

Declaration Components

1. Originality and Prior Submissions
Authors must declare that the manuscript is an original piece of work that has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration by any other journal. If applicable, any prior publications related to the manuscript should be disclosed, and copies should be provided.

2. Conflicts of Interest and Financial Support
Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their judgment regarding the research, whether or not the judgment is actually affected. This includes financial relationships with industry or other ties that might bias the work. Authors are responsible for acknowledging all financial support received for the research and any other financial or personal connections that could be perceived as influencing their work. If there are no conflicts of interest or financial support to declare, authors should explicitly state: "The authors confirm that there are no known conflicts of interest associated with this publication and there has been no significant financial support for this work that could have influenced its outcome.

3. Authorship and Order of Authors
All authors must approve the manuscript and agree to the final order of authorship. Any authorship changes must be requested by the Corresponding Author with written agreement from all authors.

4. Intellectual Property
Authors must ensure that all aspects of intellectual property related to the work are properly addressed. This includes obtaining necessary permissions and confirming that there are no barriers to publication concerning intellectual property.

5. Ethical Approval
For research involving human subjects or animals, authors must confirm that ethical approval has been obtained from relevant bodies. This section can be omitted if not applicable to the manuscript.

6. Consent for Identifiable Data
Authors must confirm that any identifiable data shared in the manuscript has been obtained with the consent of the respective parties. This section can be omitted if not relevant.

7. Impact Statement
Authors are required to provide a brief statement on the potential impact of their research findings. This should outline the significance and relevance of the research within the field and explain how the work advances the field or addresses a specific problem.

8. Acknowledgements
Authors must acknowledge any individuals or organizations that contributed to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship. This includes recognizing any non-author contributions such as administrative support, technical assistance, or funding sources. The contributions of these individuals or organizations should be clearly described.

9. Corresponding Author Responsibilities
The Corresponding Author will be the primary contact for all communications related to the manuscript, including those with the Editorial Manager and journal office. The Corresponding Author must ensure that their email address is up-to-date and able to receive communications from the journal.

Important Notice

Please review and complete the Mandatory Author Declaration carefully. Ensure that all sections are filled accurately and that the declaration is signed by all authors.

Incomplete or incorrect declarations may delay the peer-review process or affect the publication of the manuscript.