Publication ethics and editorial policy of the Journal

This policy is aimed at ensuring high standards of academic integrity, the quality of scientific research, and transparency of the publication process.

1. Duties and responsibilities of authors.

Authors must guarantee that the submitted manuscript representsthe original results of their research and has not been published previously. Any form of plagiarism, fabrication or falsification of data is unacceptable.All individuals listed as authors must have made a substantial contribution to the research. Artificial Intelligence (AI) cannot be a co-author.Authors are required to disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that may influence the research results. Authors bear full personal responsibility for the accuracy of the data and the ethical validity of the conclusions.

2. Editorial policy and the Editorial Board responsibilities.

The decisionto accept a manuscript for publication is based solely on its scientific value, novelty, and relevance to the journal’s scope. The Editorial Boardensures that information about submitted manuscripts is kept confidential and shared only with the authors and reviewers. The journal applies an independent double-blind peer review process. The Editorial Boardengages leading experts in the relevant field who have no conflicts of interest with the authors. The Editorial Boardperforms technical checks of manuscripts for plagiarism and signs of AI-generated content using specialized software.

3. Reviewers’ responsibilities.

Reviewers must treat all received manuscripts as confidential documents. They are prohibited from uploading manuscripts to AI tools for evaluation. Reviews should be objective, with comments that are clear and well-justified. Reviewers are required to adhere to established deadlines (usually two weeks). They must also notify the Editorial Board of any significant similarities between the manuscript under review and previously published work.

4. Procedure for handling violations and complaints.

In case of detected violations (plagiarism, self-plagiarism, conflict of interest, etc.), the Editorial Board creates a working group to verify the facts. Authors have the right to provide explanations within 10 working days. Possible consequences include rejection of the manuscript, temporary prohibition on submitting new manuscripts, or notifying the author’s institutional management about serious ethical violations.

A manuscript may be retracted if scientific misconduct, significant errors, or undisclosed use of AI is identified. Retracted articles remain accessible on the journal’s website with a “RETRACTED” watermark and are accompanied by a separate “Retraction Notice”.

5. Accessibility and financial transparency

The journal adheres to the principles of Open Access, ensuring unhindered access to scientific content. The Editorial Board allows authors to deposit the final version of their article (Author’s Accepted Manuscript (AAM)) in an institutional or subject-specific repository,ensuringmaximum visibility and impact of the publication.