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1. Acceptance of Terms

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2. Scope

These Terms apply to all authors, reviewers, editors, readers, subscribers, and visitors.

3. Manuscript Submission

Authors confirm that:

• Submitted work is original.

• The manuscript has not been published elsewhere unless properly disclosed.

• All listed authors have approved the submission.

• The manuscript does not infringe copyright or intellectual property rights.

• Ethical approval has been obtained where required.

4. Peer Review

All manuscripts undergo editorial screening and peer review.

Editorial decisions are final.

Submission does not guarantee publication.

5. Article Processing Charges

Where applicable, authors agree to pay the required APC before publication.

Payment of APC does not guarantee acceptance.

Refunds are governed solely by the Refund Policy.

6. Publication Ethics

Authors must comply with accepted international publication ethics, including avoiding:

• Plagiarism

• Data fabrication

• Duplicate publication

• Improper authorship

• Conflicts of interest

Violations may result in rejection or retraction.

7. Copyright

Authors retain copyright where permitted under the journal's publishing model while granting NIMENA Journals the necessary rights to publish, archive, distribute, and promote accepted articles.

Where another licensing arrangement applies, it will be clearly indicated at publication.

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Users agree not to:

• Attempt unauthorized access

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• Interfere with website operations

• Use the website for unlawful purposes

9. Limitation of Liability

While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, NIMENA Journals makes no warranties regarding the completeness or reliability of published content.

The opinions expressed in published articles belong solely to the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the journal.

NIMENA Journals shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the website or published materials.

10. Third-Party Services

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11. Changes

NIMENA Journals reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Updated versions become effective immediately upon publication.

12. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable to the jurisdiction in which NIMENA Journals operates.

13. Contact

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