The publication of articles in (SJST) is founded upon a commitment to integrity, transparency, and ethical practice at every stage of the publishing process. This policy outlines the expected ethical standards for all involved parties: authors, editors, peer reviewers, and the publisher.

Exclusive Submission
Manuscripts submitted to (SJST) must represent original work that is not under active consideration by any other publication. Submissions should generally not have been previously published in a peer-reviewed journal or in another citable form. The prior deposition of a manuscript on a recognized preprint server, however, is permitted.

Copyright and Permissions
Authors bear sole responsibility for ensuring that all material included in their manuscript does not infringe upon any existing copyright or the rights of any third party. Proper permissions must be obtained and provided for the use of any previously published content.