Publication ethics
The editorial board makes decisions on the publication of manuscripts, ensures the scientific quality of the materials and the openness of the research topics. The main selection criteria are the originality, relevance and scientific significance of the submitted works. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of the data provided, the correct interpretation of the results and the legitimacy of the use of materials. Manuscripts that have already been published or are simultaneously under consideration in other publications are not accepted. The editorial board adheres to international ethical standards of scientific communication, in particular the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) та San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). The editorial policy provides for transparency of editorial procedures, independence in decision-making, mandatory declaration of conflicts of interest, adherence to the principles of academic integrity, correct determination of authorship, the existence of open procedures for considering complaints, and the evaluation of scientific results based on their substantive quality.
Materials submitted for publication may not contain references to scientific works published in countries that are carrying out (supporting) armed aggression against Ukraine.