Policy on Publication Ethics

The «Science notes of KROK University» adheres to high standards of academic integrity and publication ethics. We ensure transparency, impartiality, and accountability at all stages of the publication process, from manuscript submission to publication. This policy aligns with the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the Legislation of Ukraine on Academic Integrity, as well as international publication ethics standards.

1. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for the originality of the submitted materials and must:

Publish only original research that is free of plagiarism.
Properly cite sources and other authors' works, ensuring adherence to academic integrity standards.
Obtain appropriate permissions for the use of third-party materials (such as tables, images, or statistical data) and provide proper references.
Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect the work.
At the final submission stage, authors must provide a declaration of adherence to publication ethics in their research, confirming that ethical standards have been followed, including obtaining necessary permissions, participant consent, and compliance with data protection and research ethics.
 
2. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play an essential role in ensuring the quality of publications by evaluating the originality, methodology, and significance of the research. They must:

Conduct reviews impartially, without bias or conflicts of interest.
Report any conflicts of interest to the editorial team that could affect their ability to provide an independent evaluation.
Respect the confidentiality of the materials provided and not use them for personal gain.
Complete the review within the specified timeframe and provide constructive feedback.
 
3. Responsibilities of the Editorial Board

The editorial team implements the publication policy in accordance with the highest ethical standards:

Transparency: The editorial team ensures that all publication decisions are based on scientific merit, regardless of authorship, funding, or political preferences.
Confidentiality: All submitted information is confidential and cannot be used until the article is published.
Impartiality: The editorial team guarantees that articles are evaluated solely based on scientific value, without discrimination based on nationality, gender, religious, or political beliefs.
Conflicts of Interest: The editorial team has the right to reject articles if authors or reviewers have conflicts of interest that may influence the objectivity of the review process.
Correction of Errors: If errors are discovered in published articles, the editorial team takes steps to correct these errors in subsequent issues. In cases of serious errors, the article may be retracted.
 
This Policy on Academic Integrity and Publication Ethics ensures high standards of academic integrity and supports transparency in the publication process, in line with COPE recommendations and Ukrainian legislation on academic integrity.