COPE, WAME, DORA policy
in the journal editorial board follows to the next recommendations:
In its activities, the editorial board follows the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics and, in particular, "Publishing Ethics Resource Kit" by Elsevier.
- recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics and, in particular, "Publishing Ethics Resource Kit" by Elsevier.
- recommendations WAME та Elsevier about Generative Artificial Intelligence use in scientific publications.
- San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)
In its practical activities, the journal ensures:
- adherence to the principles of academic integrity at all stages of the editorial process (submission, peer review, acceptance, and publication of materials);
- independence of editorial decisions from third-party influence;
- objectivity, impartiality, and confidentiality of the peer-review process;
- mandatory declaration and management of conflicts of interest by all participants in the editorial process;
- transparency of criteria for making publication decisions;
- response to publication ethics violations in accordance with COPE recommendations, including correction and retraction procedures.
The journal supports the principles of responsible research assessment, focusing primarily on the substantive quality of research, its scientific novelty, validity, and practical significance.
The journal also supports the principles of Open Science and encourages authors to ensure the accessibility of research results, particularly by adhering to FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) regarding research data and depositing it in open repositories with proper descriptions and metadata.
The Editorial Board regularly reviews and updates the journal's policies to align them with current international scientific publishing standards and best practices of Open Science.
