Acceptance decisions are based solely on scientific merit and editorial fit. Geography, institutional prestige, and funding source do not influence decisions.
⦁    Scientific Rigor: Sound methodology, adequate statistics, transparent reporting
⦁    Originality: Meaningful contribution beyond existing literature
⦁    Clinical / Policy Relevance: Clear implications for practice, public health, or policy
⦁    Ethical Integrity: Documented ethics approval and informed consent
⦁    Reproducibility: Data and code available for independent replication
⦁    Scope Alignment: Firmly within AI and digital health