Completeness
A manuscript should be concisely and clearly written, ensuring completeness in argumentation, methodology, statistical analysis, practical applications, and source usage. Manuscripts are assessed based on their overall depth, clarity, and thoroughness. In cases where two submissions cover similar topics and conclusions, preference will be given to the manuscript with a more comprehensive, well-developed presentation. The scientific contribution must be explicitly defined and emphasized, showcasing its relevance and impact on the broader research community.

Originality
All submissions must be original works authored by the listed contributors. Proper citation and acknowledgment of external sources, references, and prior research are required. The editorial board evaluates submissions based on their originality, novelty, and contribution to scientific knowledge. Each manuscript is subjected to plagiarism detection software to ensure its originality. Submissions must demonstrate a significant and distinct contribution to the field, offering new methodologies, insights, or findings that advance the body of knowledge in Earth and Planetary Sciences.

References
Authors must clearly cite all information, concepts, data, and materials sourced from previously published research. References must be accurate, complete, and properly formatted in accordance with academic citation standards. All cited sources, statistical data, and figures must be fully acknowledged within the manuscript. Failure to provide clear, comprehensive references may result in a request for revision or rejection of the submission.

Metadata
Any supporting data, datasets, statistics, and supplementary materials used to substantiate the manuscript's premises must be submitted along with the manuscript. This information should be accompanied by detailed metadata to ensure transparency, reproducibility, and discoverability. Links to source materials, datasets, and additional resources should be included where relevant, following best practices for open research data.

Ethical Aspects
Authors are required to adhere to the highest ethical standards in research and publishing. Submissions must not violate the moral rights of any individuals, communities, organizations, or institutions. Research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data must obtain prior approval from an ethical review board (where applicable) and comply with relevant international ethical standards. Misconduct, such as plagiarism, data manipulation, or unethical treatment of subjects, will be grounds for immediate rejection and may result in further investigation.

Academic Style and Language Standards
Manuscripts must adhere to academic writing standards, ensuring logical coherence, clarity, and precision. Submissions should follow the journal's prescribed format and structure, with well-articulated arguments, clearly stated premises, and evidence-based conclusions. Proper use of grammar, punctuation, and scholarly tone is essential. Manuscripts written in poor English may be rejected or returned to the authors for language editing prior to peer review.