PLAGIARISM POLICY

The editors use the “Anti-Plagiarism” database to identify textual borrowings in manuscripts. The editors reject materials in which plagiarism or textual borrowing without reference to the source has been identified, and they request further clarification of the reasons and circumstances of the borrowing. If plagiarism is found after publication, the editors may initiate the retraction procedure for the article. In addition, the editors recommend that the authors avoid excessive and unjustified self-citation.

The journal's editors, adhering to academic ethics standards, protect authors' reputations and take all plagiarism allegations seriously. Plagiarism violates authors' rights; accusations of plagiarism negatively affect a researcher's career. In such cases, editors use a set of procedures to respond appropriately to accusations of plagiarism.

In order to ensure objectivity, the editorial board thoroughly examines each case of plagiarism and considers the arguments of all interested parties. Before drawing conclusions and taking specific actions, the editorial board seeks to obtain the most accurate information from the authors of the disputed publication or copyright owners and examines it. The decision of the editorial board is impartial, objective, and not subject to external influence.

The editorial board reserves the right not to respond to allegations of plagiarism if the prosecutor provides inaccurate information about himself or herself or acts in an unethical or threatening manner. The editorial board is not obliged to discuss cases of alleged plagiarism with persons not directly related to it.

The editorial board undertakes to take adequate measures in case of ethical or legal claims concerning the considered manuscripts or published materials, including the publication of clarifications, explanations, and apologies.