Publication Ethics

The editorial board of the journal is guided in its activities by the Code "Responsibility for the Publication of Research: International Standards for Authors" and the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Principles of Publication Ethics in the Publisher's Activity

  1. Publication ethics ensures adherence to ethical principles among the editorial board, editors, reviewers, and authors.
  2. The journal's publication ethics standards are aimed at preventing violations and facilitating the consideration of complaints received by the editorial office.
  3. Except for open access principles, the editorial office ensures the confidentiality of all information related to the publication process in accordance with the journal's editorial policy.
  4. The editorial office makes independent decisions on the publication of manuscripts based on peer-review results, adhering to the principles of objectivity and transparency.

Principles of Publication Ethics in the Editorial Board's Activity

  1. The editorial board makes the final decision on the publication of an article based on its compliance with the journal's requirements and the results of peer review.
  2. In making publication decisions, the editorial board follows the journal's editorial policy. Articles that violate scientific or publication ethics or copyright, including plagiarism, are not accepted for publication.
  3. The editorial office is responsible for deciding whether to publish or reject submitted manuscripts.
  4. If published data are found to be inaccurate or violations of scientific or publication ethics are identified, the editorial office must carry out a retraction procedure.
  5. A manuscript submitted for review must not be disclosed to third parties, except for the author, reviewer, and publisher.
  6. Unpublished materials must not be used by members of the editorial board in their own research without the author's written consent.
  7. The editorial office requires all participants in the publication process to disclose any conflicts of interest.
  8. If members of the editorial board have a conflict of interest with the authors, they must inform the scientific editor.
  9. The editorial board strives to enhance the scientific quality of the journal, maintain diversity of opinions, and meet the professional needs of the scientific community.
  10. Rejection of a manuscript for commercial or personal reasons is not permitted.
  11. Articles containing plagiarism, self-plagiarism, data falsification, or conflicts of interest are not published.
  12. If violations of scientific or publication ethics are identified, the Editor-in-Chief initiates a retraction procedure.
  13. Complaints regarding a manuscript submitted to the editorial office are reviewed within 30 calendar days, and an official response is provided.
  14. Anonymous complaints are not considered.
  15. The editorial office takes appropriate measures in response to all cases of violations of scientific and publication ethics.
  16. If a complaint is confirmed, the editorial office has the right to reject the manuscript or retract a previously published article.

Ethical Principles for Authors of Scientific Publications

  1. Authors guarantee that the manuscript has not been previously published and has not been submitted to other journals.
  2. Submitting the same manuscript simultaneously to multiple journals is considered a violation of publication ethics.
  3. Authors must confirm the originality of the presented research results.
  4. If the research is conducted by multiple authors, the corresponding (lead) author is listed first.
  5. Individuals who have made a significant contribution to the research must be included as co-authors.
  6. The corresponding author is responsible for the accurate and complete presentation of information about all authors.
  7. All authors share equal responsibility for the content of the manuscript.
  8. Plagiarism, data falsification, provision of false information, inappropriate authorship, and concealment of conflicts of interest are considered serious violations of publication ethics.
  9. Proper bibliographic references must be provided when using the work of other authors.
  10. Any form of plagiarism constitutes a serious breach of scientific ethics.
  11. If are identified errors at any stage of the publication process, authors must promptly notify the editorial office.
  12. Upon request of the editorial office, authors must provide additional materials supporting the research results.
  13. Authors are required to respond to reviewers' comments in a professional manner.
  14. Violation of these requirements may result in rejection of the manuscript at the review or publication stage.

Publication Ethics for Reviewers

  1. Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts objectively and impartially.
  2. Personal criticism is not acceptable.
  3. Reviewers must justify their decisions with clear and reasoned arguments.
  4. Reviewers should provide constructive suggestions aimed at improving the quality of the manuscript.
  5. A manuscript submitted for review is considered a confidential document.
  6. Reviewers must not share or discuss the manuscript with third parties.
  7. Information obtained during the review process must not be used for personal purposes.
  8. If significant similarities with previously published works are identified, the reviewer must inform the editorial office.
  9. If plagiarism or violations of research ethics are detected, the reviewer must notify the editorial office.
  10. The review must be submitted within the timeframe established by the editorial office.
  11. In case of a conflict of interest, the reviewer must decline to review the manuscript.
  12. If the reviewer considers their expertise insufficient, they must inform the Editor-in-Chief.

Core Principles of Publication Ethics

Publication ethics is based on the following key principles:

  • reliability and accuracy of scientific research;
  • integrity and transparency;
  • originality and respect for copyright;
  • validity and verifiability of data;
  • scientific responsibility.

Authors are required to present research results accurately and truthfully, properly acknowledge all sources used, and adhere to the ethical standards of the scientific community.