Publication ethics
The editorial board of the journal "Scientific Notes of Taurida National V. I. Vernadsky University. Series: Philology. Journalism" maintains a certain level of requirements in the selection and acceptance of articles submitted to the editorial staff. These rules are determined by the scientific direction of the journal and the standards of quality of scientific works and their presentation, accepted in the scientific community.
PUBLICATION ETHICS
The editorial board adheres to the principles of the Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors developed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and encourages authors and reviewers to follow them.
EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Editors ensure an impartial evaluation of manuscripts regardless of the authors’ personal characteristics. All submissions undergo selection and peer review; manuscripts may be rejected or returned for revision.
Decisions on publication are based on the scientific significance, originality, quality of presentation, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s scope may be rejected without peer review.
Publication of materials containing plagiarism is unacceptable.
AUTHORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
Authors guarantee the originality of their work and proper citation of all sources used. Submission of the same manuscript to more than one journal is considered unethical.
Manuscripts must comply with structural and formatting requirements and present reliable results and well-founded conclusions.
The corresponding author confirms that all co-authors have approved the final version of the manuscript and agreed to its publication. Authors bear full responsibility for the content of their work.
The editorial board reserves the right to retract an article in case of violation of rights or ethical standards, with mandatory notification of the author.
REVIEWERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
Peer review is conducted on a double-blind basis.
Reviewers are expected to:
• provide an objective assessment of the scientific quality, novelty, and relevance of the research;
• give well-reasoned comments;
• maintain confidentiality;
• report any suspected plagiarism or substantial similarity with other works;
• decline review in case of insufficient expertise or conflict of interest.
The use or disclosure of unpublished materials without the author’s consent is unacceptable.
PEER REVIEW PROCEDURE
In the journal "Scientific Notes of Taurida National V. I. Vernadsky University. Series: Philology. Journalism" all submitted scientific articles undergo mandatory peer review. This is a key stage that ensures the quality, reliability, and scientific value of the published materials.
TYPE OF PEER REVIEW
The journal applies double-blind peer review. This means that neither the authors nor the reviewers know each other’s identities. This approach ensures:
• objectivity of evaluation;
• impartiality of decisions;
• adherence to the principles of academic integrity.
Submission of a manuscript to the journal implies the authors’ trust in the editorial board. Therefore, all peer review materials are strictly confidential. Disclosure of information is permitted only in exceptional cases, in particular, when signs of plagiarism, falsification, or unreliability of scientific results are detected.
STAGES OF PEER REVIEW
The peer review process is based on the principles of transparency, ethics, and scientific validity and includes the following stages:
1. Submission of the manuscript. The manuscript and accompanying documents are submitted to the editorial office.
2. Initial screening. The executive secretary checks:
• compliance with the journal’s requirements;
• completeness of the submitted documents;
• adherence to the editorial policy.
3. Scientific review. In case of a positive result of the initial screening, the manuscript is sent to independent reviewers.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING REVIEWERS
Experts involved in peer review:
• hold an academic degree or have significant research experience;
• have publications in the relevant field;
• have no conflict of interest regarding the authors or the content of the manuscript.
Reviewers are required to adhere to the principles of:
• objectivity;
• professional ethics;
• confidentiality.
CRITERIA FOR MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION
During peer review, the following are assessed:
• theoretical and methodological level of the research;
• scientific novelty and relevance of the topic;
• practical significance of the results obtained;
• logical consistency of presentation and validity of conclusions;
• compliance with the principles of academic integrity.
The journal adheres to the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and does not use citation indicators, journal impact factors, or other quantitative metrics as the main criteria for evaluating scientific manuscripts. Evaluation is carried out exclusively on the basis of scientific quality, novelty, validity, and significance of the research.
REVIEW TIMEFRAME
The standard peer review period is up to 4 weeks from the moment the manuscript is sent to the reviewer. If revisions are required, the timeframe may be extended.
REVIEW OUTCOMES AND DOCUMENTATION
The results of the peer review are оформлюються (issued) in the form of a written review report containing a recommendation:
• for publication;
• for publication after revision;
• for re-review;
• for rejection.
If comments are provided, the manuscript is returned to the author for revision.
FINAL DECISION
After revision, the manuscript may be resubmitted for peer review. The final decision on publication is made by the Editor-in-Chief based on the reviewers’ reports and the editorial policy of the journal.
POLICY ON ETHICAL APPROVAL
In the journal "Scientific Notes of Taurida National V. I. Vernadsky University. Series: Philology. Journalism" particular attention is paid to compliance with ethical standards in the conduct of research.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
The editorial board emphasizes the necessity of strict compliance with the legislation of Ukraine and international ethical standards in research that:
• involves human participants;
• involves the use of animals;
• includes the use of biological materials;
• relates to the processing of personal or confidential data.
In cases предусмотрених (provided for) by law, such research must be supported by an appropriate ethical approval issued by an authorized body (ethics committee, bioethics commission, etc.).
AUTHORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
Authors are required to:
• comply with ethical principles and applicable legislation of Ukraine in conducting research;
• ensure respect for the rights, dignity, safety, and well-being of research participants;
• adhere to the principles of informed consent in research involving humans;
• ensure the protection of personal and confidential data;
• guarantee humane treatment of animals in accordance with established standards;
• reflect in the manuscript information on compliance with ethical requirements where applicable.
VERIFICATION AND RESPONSIBILITY
The editorial board reserves the right to:
• request from authors confirmation of compliance with ethical requirements (including ethical approvals or permits);
• reject a manuscript in case of non-compliance with ethical standards;
• retract a published article in case of identified violations.
Authors bear full responsibility for compliance with ethical standards, the accuracy of the information provided, and the legality of the conducted research.
COMPLIANCE WITH LEGISLATION
The journal’s policy is based on the provisions of the current legislation of Ukraine in the fields of:
• personal data protection;
• bioethics;
• research involving humans and animals.
The editorial board also follows international standards of research ethics and principles of academic integrity.
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING COMPLAINTS RELATED TO ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND PUBLICATION ETHICS
The editorial office of the scholarly journal "Scientific Notes of Taurida National V. I. Vernadsky University. Series: Philology. Journalism" adheres to the principles of academic integrity, objectivity, impartiality, and transparency in its publishing activities. All complaints regarding potential violations of academic integrity and publication ethics are handled in accordance with this Procedure.
1. Grounds for Submitting a Complaint. Complaints may be submitted in cases of suspected:
• plagiarism, self-plagiarism, fabrication, or falsification of data;
• copyright infringement;
• violation of responsible authorship principles (ghost authorship, guest authorship, etc.);
• undisclosed conflicts of interest involving authors, reviewers, or editors;
• unethical behavior during peer review or editorial handling;
• other violations of academic integrity and publication ethics standards.
2. Submission of a Complaint. Complaints must be submitted to the editorial office in written form (via email or official communication channels specified on the journal’s website) and must include:
• a clear description of the alleged violation;
• references to the relevant publication or materials;
• substantiation of the complaint with evidence (if available);
• contact details of the complainant.
Anonymous complaints are considered only if they contain sufficient factual information and evidence.
3. Initial Assessment of the Complaint. The editorial office conducts a preliminary assessment to:
• determine whether the complaint falls within the journal’s scope;
• assess the completeness and credibility of the information provided.
Additional materials or clarifications may be requested if necessary.
4. Investigation and Expert Review. If sufficient grounds for review are established:
• the editorial office initiates an internal investigation;
• members of the editorial board, independent experts, or reviewers may be involved;
• authors and/or other concerned parties are given the opportunity to provide written explanations.
The investigation is conducted with due regard for confidentiality and impartiality.
5. Decision-Making. Based on the results of the review, the editorial office adopts a reasoned decision, which may include:
• confirmation that no violation has occurred;
• a requirement for the author to correct the violations;
• rejection of the manuscript;
• retraction of the published article;
• notification of the author’s affiliated institution in cases of serious misconduct.
6. Notification of the Parties. The complainant and relevant parties are informed of the outcome within the timeframe established by the editorial office. Details of the investigation may be limited for reasons of confidentiality.
7. Final Provisions. The editorial office reserves the right to update and improve this Procedure in accordance with international standards of publication ethics and recommendations of leading scholarly organizations. All participants in the publishing process are required to adhere to the principles of academic integrity and publication ethics.
RETRACTION POLICY
The editorial office of the journal "Scientific Notes of Taurida National V. I. Vernadsky University. Series: Philology. Journalism" adheres to ethical publishing principles and ensures an appropriate response to cases of academic misconduct. In the event of serious violations, the editorial office may retract a previously published article.
GROUNDS FOR RETRACTION
Grounds for retraction include confirmed cases of plagiarism, self-plagiarism, fabrication or falsification of data; submission of a manuscript without the consent of all co-authors or disputes over authorship; duplicate submission or redundant publication; significant errors affecting the reliability of conclusions; violations of research ethics (e.g., lack of ethical approval, use of unethical research methods); and infringement of third-party rights, including copyright or confidentiality.
RETRACTION PROCEDURE
Initiation of a retraction review may be requested by the editorial office, authors, reviewers, readers, or any other interested party through official notification to the journal.
The editorial office conducts an internal investigation, involving experts, authors, and institutional representatives as necessary.
If violations are confirmed, the editorial board adopts a decision to retract the publication.
An official retraction notice is published in the journal, clearly stating the reasons and circumstances of the retraction, and is linked to the original article in the electronic archive.
All electronic versions of the article (PDF, HTML) remain accessible but are clearly marked “RETRACTED” on each page.
Retraction is not a punitive measure but a mechanism to uphold academic integrity.
Authors have the right to submit explanations or appeals, which are reviewed by the editorial board.
The editorial office follows COPE recommendations when handling retraction cases.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) POLICY
The journal "Scientific Notes of Taurida National V. I. Vernadsky University. Series: Philology. Journalism" supports innovative technologies, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the preparation of scholarly publications. At the same time, it emphasizes strict adherence to the principles of academic integrity, transparency, and responsibility when using AI tools.
Authors must clearly disclose in the manuscript where and how AI tools were used (e.g., for text generation, data analysis, preparation of illustrations, etc.). Manuscripts fully generated by AI without substantial intellectual contribution by the authors are not accepted. Authors bear full responsibility for the accuracy, originality, and quality of the content, even if AI tools were used in part.
The editorial office may use AI tools to assist in plagiarism detection, text preparation, fact-checking, and other aspects of the editorial process. Final decisions on acceptance or rejection remain solely with editors and reviewers, regardless of AI-generated outputs.
The use of AI must not infringe copyright, confidentiality, or lead to data manipulation. Concealing the use of AI or misleading readers about the origin of content or research results is prohibited.
Authors, reviewers, and editors are responsible for compliance with this policy. Violations may result in corrections, rejection, or retraction in accordance with the journal’s editorial policy.
COPYRIGHT AND LICENSING POLICY
The journal follows an open access policy and provides free and unrestricted access to all published materials.
Authors retain copyright to their scholarly works and grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the content.
All materials published in the journal are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which permits:
• copying and redistribution of the material in any medium or format;
• adaptation, transformation, and use of the material for any purpose, including commercial use;
• provided that appropriate credit is given to the author(s), the title of the publication, the name of the journal, and a link to the original source.
The CC BY 4.0 license complies with international open access standards and is recommended by most scholarly indexing databases and academic organizations.
ARCHIVING AND LONG-TERM PRESERVATION POLICY
The scholarly journal "Scientific Notes of Taurida National V. I. Vernadsky University. Series: Philology. Journalism" ensures the long-term preservation and permanent accessibility of all published materials in open access.
Journal content is archived through:
• storage of electronic versions of articles on the journal’s official website;
• deposition of publications in institutional and/or national open access repositories;
• permission for authors to self-archive final versions of their articles in open scholarly repositories, provided that proper bibliographic reference to the original publication is maintained.
TECHNICAL PRESERVATION MEASURES
To ensure long-term preservation and data security, the editorial office employs:
• regular backup of the electronic archive;
• storage of materials in standardized formats (PDF, HTML) suitable for long-term use;
• assignment of persistent unique identifiers (DOI) to each publication.
ACCESSIBILITY GUARANTEES
The editorial office takes measures to ensure continuous access to archived materials even in the event of changes to technical infrastructure or termination of the journal’s website, including preservation of content in external open access repositories.
OPEN DATA POLICY
The journal encourages authors to deposit all data supporting the results of their research in open repositories (institutional, national, or international), in line with FAIR principles. A DOI or other persistent data identifier should be provided in the article metadata and/or in the Data Availability section.
