The editorial policy of the journal is based on the principles of academic integrity, transparency, and responsibility in scholarly publishing. In its activities, the journal follows the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), the European Association of Science Editors (EASE), and other international standards of publication ethics.

The aim of the editorial policy is to ensure high-quality scientific publications, objectivity in editorial decisions, transparency of editorial procedures, and the prevention of violations of academic integrity.

 

Main Principles of the Editorial Policy.

The editorial board adheres to the following principles:

• ensuring the independence of editorial decisions;
• objectivity and impartiality in the peer-review process;
• maintaining confidentiality during the consideration of manuscripts;
• preventing plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification of data;
• transparency of editorial procedures;
• adherence to the standards of academic integrity by all participants in the publishing process.

 

Responsibilities of Editors.

Editors of the journal are responsible for ensuring the ethical standards and quality of the publication process. In particular, they:

• make decisions regarding publication based on the scientific value of the manuscript;
• ensure independence and impartiality of the peer-review process;
• guarantee the confidentiality of information contained in manuscripts;
• prevent conflicts of interest;
• respond to complaints concerning violations of publication ethics;
• in cases of identified violations, may initiate corrections, retractions, or other editorial actions.

 

Responsibilities of Authors.

By submitting a manuscript to the journal, authors confirm that:

• the submitted work is original and has not been previously published;
• the manuscript is not under consideration by another publication;
• all co-authors have made a significant contribution to the research;
• sources of information and funding are properly acknowledged;
• there has been no manipulation of research data or results.

Authors are also required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest and cooperate with the editorial board when corrections or clarifications are necessary.

 

Responsibilities of Reviewers.

Reviewers play a key role in ensuring the quality of scientific publications. They have to:

• provide an objective and constructive expert evaluation of manuscripts;
• maintain confidentiality of the reviewed materials;
• inform the editorial board about possible violations of publication ethics;
• decline the review process in the event of a conflict of interest.

 

Prevention of Violations of Academic Integrity.

The editorial board takes measures to prevent violations of academic integrity, including:

• checking manuscripts for plagiarism;
• monitoring compliance with ethical research standards;
• considering complaints regarding potential violations;
• applying procedures for corrections or retractions of articles in cases of unethical practices.

 

Consideration of Complaints and Ethical Issues.

All complaints related to publication ethics are considered by the editorial board in accordance with the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics. The editorial board ensures an objective and confidential review of such cases and, when necessary, may involve independent experts.