Procedure for Handling Complaints Concerning Violations of Academic Integrity and Publication Ethics
The Editorial Office of the journal considers complaints concerning possible violations of academic integrity and publication ethics. A complaint shall be submitted in writing to the official e-mail address of the Editorial Office and shall include a description of the alleged violation, its justification, supporting evidence, and the complainant’s contact details.
Upon receipt, the complaint shall be registered and submitted for preliminary review to the Editor-in-Chief. Where necessary, a temporary commission may be established to examine the case, involving members of the Editorial Board and, if appropriate, independent experts. The author shall be given an opportunity to provide explanations.
Following the review, the Editorial Office shall adopt one of the following decisions:
- to dismiss the complaint if no confirmed violations are established;
- to initiate the publication of a correction if minor errors are identified;
- to retract the article if substantial violations of academic integrity are confirmed;
- to reject the manuscript if the violation is identified at the peer-review stage;
- where necessary, to notify the institution with which the author is affiliated or another interested organization.
An appeal against the decision may be submitted within 30 calendar days. To ensure objectivity, confidentiality, and fairness, the Editorial Office shall consider each complaint impartially, in accordance with the principles of academic integrity and the standards of publication ethics.