Publishing ethics

Publishing Ethics

The journal upholds and promotes the highest standards of scientific and publishing ethics, in accordance with the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the ICMJE, and the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity (ALLEA).

1. Responsibility of Authors

Authors must submit an original manuscript that represents an authentic contribution to a scientific or professional field. They are required to:

• respect copyright and avoid plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and duplicate publication,

• cite all sources and disclose any conflicts of interest,

• report sources of funding and adhere to research ethics standards,

• immediately inform the editorial office if they discover an error in their published work.

2. Responsibility of Editors

Editors decide on the publication of manuscripts solely on the basis of their scientific and professional merit, respecting the principles of impartiality, confidentiality, and editorial responsibility.
The editorial office must not misuse unpublished data and is obligated to act in accordance with good editorial practices and COPE guidelines.

3. Responsibility of Reviewers

Reviewers provide a professional, objective, and confidential evaluation of manuscripts. They must disclose any conflict of interest and submit clear and constructive comments that contribute to improving the manuscript.

4. Responsibility of the Publisher

The publisher ensures the independence of the editorial board, respect for copyright, transparency of procedures, and ethical conduct at all stages of publication. The publisher supports open access to scientific information.

5. Unethical Conduct

In cases of suspected plagiarism, data falsification, conflict of interest, or other ethical violations, the editorial office will conduct an investigation and take appropriate measures—including rejecting or retracting the paper and notifying the relevant institutions.

6. Principles of Transparency

The journal operates according to open access principles. Published works are publicly and freely available, with the obligation of proper source citation under a Creative Commons license.