Peer-Review Statement

All full-text papers included in this conference proceedings volume have undergone a rigorous peer-review process. Each submission was evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with academic expertise relevant to the topic of the paper. Reviews were conducted in accordance with established scholarly standards, ensuring the quality, validity, and originality of the published contributions. Only papers that met the required scientific and ethical criteria were accepted for publication.

Transparent Peer-Review Policy

The conference proceedings follow a transparent and structured peer-review procedure:

1. Initial Screening:
   Submitted manuscripts are checked by the editorial board for relevance to the aims and scope of the conference, completeness, formatting, and compliance with ethical requirements.

2. Double-Blind Peer Review:
   All eligible manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers. The reviewers do not know the identity of the authors, and authors do not know the identity of the reviewers.

3. Evaluation Criteria:
   Reviewers assess the manuscript’s originality, scientific quality, methodological rigor, clarity, validity of results, and contribution to the field.

4. Decision Process:
   Based on reviewers’ recommendations, the editors decide to accept the paper, request revisions, or reject it. Authors receive anonymized reviewer comments.

5. Final Verification:
   Authors must revise their manuscripts in response to reviewer feedback. Editors verify the changes prior to final acceptance.

6. Ethical Compliance:
   Any concerns related to research integrity, plagiarism, or ethical violations are evaluated according to COPE guidelines.

This peer-review policy is publicly available to ensure transparency, accountability, and the credibility of the published proceedings.