The Editorial Board adheres to the principles of the Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines developed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), as well as the principles of DORA (San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment).
Duties and rights of authors:
- The authors are responsible for the originality of the text of the scientific article, the accuracy of the facts, citations, statistics, proper names, geographical names and other information, as well as for the fact that the materials do not contain data that is not open for publication.
- When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in his or her own published work, the author's obligation is to immediately notify the editor of the journal or publisher, and cooperate with the editor to reject or correct the article.
- Neither the editors nor the editorial board are responsible for the views, views, and content of the manuscripts published in the journal. The originality, correction of the manuscripts and errors are the sole responsibility of the individual authors.
Duties and editorial rights:
- The editorial board decides on the publication of submitted papers, based on the policy of the journal and based on the academic values and conclusions of the reviewers.
- An editor evaluates manuscripts regardless of previous merit, race, ethnic origin, gender, religion, citizenship, sexual orientation, or political philosophy of the authors.
- The editorial staff of the journal guarantees that personal data other than that which is publicly provided in the article will be used solely for the purpose of internal editorial tasks and will not be disseminated and transmitted to third parties.
Duties and rights of reviewers:
- Any manuscripts and supplementary materials received for review should be treated as confidential documents. They may not be displayed or discussed with third parties.
- A reviewer who is aware in advance of the lack of review time or of facts that make it impossible to review at the appointed time must notify the editor and release himself / herself from the review process.
- Reviews should be objective. Reviewers should clearly and reasonably express their views on conflicting points. Personal criticism of the reviewer is inadmissible.
Ethical Requirements for Research
The journal adheres to ethical principles in research, particularly in studies involving human participants, personal or confidential data, biological materials, or other sensitive research subjects.
Submission of a manuscript implies that the research has been conducted in compliance with applicable legal requirements and recognized ethical standards. Authors are responsible for protecting participants’ rights, ensuring data confidentiality, and obtaining informed consent where required.
Where ethical considerations are relevant, the editorial board may request evidence of approval from an appropriate ethics committee or authorized body. Information on such approval, or a justified explanation of its absence, must be clearly stated in the manuscript.
The journal reserves the right to reject submissions that do not meet ethical standards or fail to provide adequate justification regarding ethical aspects.
Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence
The journal acknowledges the role of artificial intelligence in contemporary research but considers it strictly as a supportive tool that cannot replace scholarly work.
AI may be used for language editing, structuring content, or auxiliary data analysis. However, core elements of research – including problem formulation, methodology, analysis, and conclusions – must be developed by the author.
The use of AI for generating substantive content, fabricating data or references, or listing AI as an author is strictly prohibited.
Authors must disclose any use of AI in their manuscripts. The editorial board may use software tools for screening, but all decisions are made by human editors.
Procedure for Handling Allegations of Academic Misconduct
The editorial board ensures a structured and consistent approach to handling allegations of academic misconduct at all stages of the publication process, including post-publication.
Misconduct may include plagiarism, self-plagiarism, redundant publication, data fabrication or falsification, improper citation, authorship manipulation, and undisclosed conflicts of interest. Complaints may be submitted by authors, reviewers, editorial members, or other stakeholders.
All allegations are formally registered and subject to preliminary assessment. Investigations may involve the use of plagiarism detection tools and consultation with independent experts. The editorial board may request additional information from authors where necessary.
Based on the findings, appropriate actions are taken, including revision requests, rejection, retraction, or other corrective measures. Decisions are made in accordance with principles of fairness, confidentiality, and transparency.
Retraction and Correction Policy
The journal ensures the integrity of the scholarly record by allowing corrections or retractions where necessary.
Minor errors may be corrected through errata, while serious violations or significant inaccuracies may lead to retraction.
The process involves investigation, communication with authors, and formal decision-making. Retraction notices are published, and retracted articles remain available with clear labeling.
Copyright and Licensing Policy
All articles published in the journal are made available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, reproduction, and adaptation of the material in any medium or format, including for commercial purposes, provided that appropriate credit is given to the author(s), a link to the license is provided, and any changes are indicated.
Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right of first publication. Any subsequent use of the material must acknowledge the original publication in the journal.
This policy ensures wide dissemination of research findings while preserving proper attribution and recognition of authorship.
Open Access and Archiving Policy
The journal provides immediate open access to all published content, supporting the principles of open science and unrestricted dissemination of scholarly information.
All articles are freely available on the journal’s official website without subscription or access barriers. This approach enhances the visibility, accessibility, and impact of published research.
Long-term preservation of content is ensured through the use of technical solutions such as regular data backup, reliable digital storage formats, and data protection measures.
The journal supports self-archiving and allows authors to deposit their published articles in institutional, subject-based, or international repositories in accordance with the licensing terms.
Open Research Data (FAIR)
The journal supports openness in research and encourages authors to make the data underlying their articles available or to explain any restrictions on their use. Where possible, such datasets should be deposited in reliable repositories with assigned DOIs.
Data should comply with the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), ensuring their discoverability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability.
When datasets are available, authors should provide information about their location in the manuscript and metadata, including a persistent identifier (such as a DOI or another stable link). This contributes to research transparency, verifiability, and integration into the global scientific environment.
