ZUMS Press maintains high standards of academic integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing. We follow the Code of Conduct for Journal Publishers and adapt global best practices.

Key Policies:
- Editorial independence
- Strict anti-plagiarism and fraud measures
- Confidentiality of authors and reviewers
- Transparent conflict of interest disclosure
- Prompt corrections and retractions
- Cooperation with relevant authorities in cases of misconduct

Open Access:
ZUMS Press follows the Gold Open Access model: All published articles are freely available upon publication.

Copyright and Licensing:
Authors retain full copyright. Articles are licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY, CC BY-NC, or CC BY-SA), as determined by the journal's policy.

Data Sharing:
Authors are encouraged to share data following FAIR principles. Confidential or sensitive data should be anonymized and shared with proper guidance.

Preprint Policy:
Preprints from reputable servers (e.g., bioRxiv, medRxiv) are accepted. Authors must declare the preprint status during submission.

Use of AI:
Use of AI (for writing, translation, or analysis) must be disclosed. Fabrication or falsification using AI tools is strictly prohibited.

Publication Ethics Committee:
- ZUMS Press representative
- Journal editors
- Academic and legal advisors

(Policies are periodically reviewed.)