Editors
The chief editor of the periodical checks brevity and informativity of
article’s title, abstract and text. In the texts submitted to publication special
attention shall be paid to usage of conventional symbols, abbreviations, and
unified bibliography description. Additionally, the chief editor checks whether
the author has defined its type.
The editors shall not block negative results of research under condition of
preparing the article with such researches in all published articles. In case of
critical articles it is allowed to publish substantive polemic on the published
article.
The periodical editors are allowed to disclose in written form all connections
with authors of articles submitted to publication. In case of reporting
of such connections, the editors shall not participate in editing process of the
authors connected in any way with the periodical editors. Special attention
should be paid to family, professional and social connections.
New editors of the periodical shall be familiar with the ethical code binding
for the periodical, especially with rules of conduct in case of detecting
dishonest practices.
The editor ensures the right choice of reviewers for evaluation of scientific
texts and maintain necessary care in ensuring correct reviewing process.
Special attention shall be paid to preparation of the review within specified
deadlines and if it is essential.
Decisions made the chief editor are independent of the editing office which
is also a subject which finances the periodical.
We ensure that our editors are familiar with COPE Code of Conduct and Best
Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors available here.
