Policy on Adherence to COPE, WAME, and DORA Principles

The journal fully adheres to international standards of academic integrity, open science, and publication ethics, following the guidelines and recommendations of:

  • COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)
  • WAME (World Association of Medical Editors)
  • DORA (San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment)

 

  1. Compliance with Ethical Standards (COPE)

The journal applies COPE recommendations in all aspects of publication, including:

  • ensuring objectivity and transparency in peer review;
  • managing conflicts of interest;
  • preventing plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification;
  • implementing procedures for retractions, corrections, and expressions of concern;
  • maintaining confidentiality for all parties involved in the publication process.
  1. Editorial Responsibility (WAME)

The journal guarantees that:

  • editorial decisions are independent of financial or commercial influence;
  • all authors have equal access to peer review and publication;
  • journal policies, including APCs, open access, and ethical standards, are transparent;
  • the peer review and editorial processes are managed responsibly and fairly.
  1. Recognition and Assessment of Research (DORA)

The journal supports DORA principles by:

  • not using journal impact factor as the sole criterion for evaluating research;
  • encouraging assessment of research based on its intrinsic scientific value, quality, and contribution to the scholarly community;
  • promoting transparency and open discussion of research results, regardless of the journal or ranking.
  1. Integration of Principles into Journal Practices

The editorial board ensures compliance with these standards throughout the publication process:

  • manuscript submission and acceptance;
  • peer review and editing;
  • publication and open access;
  • handling complaints and addressing breaches of academic integrity.
    All authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to adhere to these principles.
  1. Transparency and Accountability

The journal publishes clear policies and guidelines for authors and reviewers regarding publication ethics.

All parties have the right to transparent consideration of complaints and access to information about editorial decisions.

Adherence to these principles strengthens trust in the journal’s publications and enhances its reputation in the scientific community.