Editorial Policies

Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing

The Mental Health: Research and Challenges adheres to the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing, as outlined by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). For more details, please visit the DOAJ website.

This journal follows editorial guidelines that promote transparency and independence, in alignment with the standards set by organizations such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and IEEE.

Editorial Independence and Responsibility

The Mental Health: Research and Challenges is operated by Science Excel. The General Chief Editor is responsible for leading the editorial operations independently.

Editorial Decision-Making

Editorial decisions are based on the quality, relevance, and value of the content to the journal's audience. Authors, editors, and staff are encouraged to express their positions openly, even if these views differ from the journal’s existing policies or published research.

Editorial Operations and Conflict of Interest

Editorial operations for the Mental Health: Research and Challenges are entirely separate and independent from other journals under the same publishing organization. This ensures the editorial independence of the journal.

Any packaging or combined offerings involving journals under Science Excel will not influence editorial decision-making.

Author and Editor Integrity

The Editors-in-Chief are empowered to create content and commentary free from commercial or organizational influence. All authors and editors operate without conflicts of interest, and any potential conflicts are disclosed in line with our Conflict of Interest Policy.