Редакция саясаты

Журнал тақырыбы

The main content of the Journal are original scientific papers devoted to topical issues of regional policies, economy and sociology, as well as to analysis of the integrated development of the regions of the Russian Federation and other countries.

The priority goals and objectives of the Journal are:

• to cover important issues of the state structure of the Russian Federation and foreign countries, as well as peculiarities of regional political regimes in the world today;
• to describe the processes taking place in the regions in the economic, social and political context;
• to present results of pieces of original political, sociological, and economic research;
• to disseminate ideas of scholars and practitioners for developing scientifically dubstantiated mechanisms and practice-oriented strategies for the harmonious development of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation and foreign countries;
• to ensure high professional quality of published papers by virtue of peer review;
• to increase the prominence and credibility of the Journal.

The target audience of the Journal is researchers and scholars who study the issues of regional policies, Economics, and Sociology at both the theoretical and empirical levels. The Journal is addressed to specialists and experts representing sociological, information and analytical services of public and non-governmental organizations, commercial structures; it is aimed at those interested in the issues of regional policies, Economics and Sociology.

Бөлімдер мен бағыттар

Social Structure, Social Institutes and Processes

Political Institutions, Processes, Technologies

International relationships

Economic sociology

Demography

Political Sociology

Sociology of culture

Sociology of management

Public administration and sectoral policies

Regional and Sectoral Economy

World economy

Рецензиялау

All scientific articles submitted to the editorial office of the Russian Journal of Regional Studies undergo a mandatory double-blind review (the reviewer does not receive information about the authors of the manuscript, the authors of the manuscript do not receive information about the reviewers).

Criteria for acceptance of a manuscript for publication

To be accepted for publication, an article should represent a significant contribution to the understanding of the topic under study, which can influence the existing knowledge in the subject area. The manuscript should be structured according to the journal's requirements for the presentation of information in manuscripts of a particular genre. All structural components of the manuscript should fulfill their function and not be present solely as a structural component.

Pool of reviewers

Selection of reviewers is a critical part of the publication process, and we base our selection on a variety of factors, including professional expertise, reputation, recommendations, and previous interaction experience. We strive to attract reviewers who evaluate manuscripts thoroughly and reasonably, whether they are critical or benevolent.

Reviewer protocol

The primary purpose of a review is to provide editors with the information necessary to make a decision regarding the fate of a manuscript and to provide authors with recommendations for revision. A review recommending rejection of a manuscript is intended to explain to the authors the major deficiencies of their manuscript so that they not only understand the reasons for rejection, but also have the opportunity to revise the manuscript for publication in another journal.

Confidential comments to the editor are welcome, but they should not contradict the main points made in the comments to be forwarded to the authors.

Anonymity

We do not disclose the identity of reviewers to authors or other reviewers unless the reviewer himself or herself provides his or her details in comments to authors. To increase transparency in the review process, reviewers may sign their reports if they feel it is acceptable to do so. We have a similar policy for authors. We do not disclose authors' identities to reviewers, but authors may choose to initially choose an open review format and not remove their details from manuscripts when they are submitted to the journal editorial office.

Editing reviewer reports

In accordance with our policy, we do not proofread reviewer reports; any comments addressed to authors are forwarded to them, regardless of the editorial board's opinion of their content. In rare cases, we may edit a reviewer's comment to tone down language that reveals confidential information about other matters or may be perceived as offensive by the authors. We ask reviewers to avoid statements that may cause concern to the authors and are not about the manuscript but are aimed at the identity of the author; at the same time, we strongly encourage reviewers to clearly express their opinion of the paper. Authors should realize that criticism is not necessarily unfair just because it is stated harshly.

Еркін қолжетімділік саясаты

This Journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

The Publisher grants usage rights to others using an open license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International) allowing for immediate free access to the work and permitting any user to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles, crawl them for indexing, pass them as data to software, or use them for any other lawful purpose.

Regulations on the Editorial Board

1. General Provisions

1.1. These Regulations establish the procedures for the activities of the Editorial Board (hereinafter referred to as the "Editorial Board") of the peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal Russian Journal of Regional Studies (hereinafter referred to as the "Journal").

1.2. The Journal is founded and published by the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education National Research Mordovia State University (hereinafter referred to as the "Founder").

1.3. The Editorial Board is a collegial advisory body established by the Founder to provide organizational, methodological, scientific, and technical support for the Journal. Its activities are carried out on a voluntary basis.

1.4. The Editorial Board is composed of distinguished specialists in the relevant field, representing various scientific, educational, and research institutions in the Russian Federation and abroad.

1.5. The size and composition of the Editorial Board are approved by the Founder. The Editorial Board includes the Chairperson (Editor-in-Chief), Co-Chairpersons (Deputy Editors-in-Chief), the Executive Secretary, and other members. Membership is confirmed in writing. Representatives of the Founder may also join the Editorial Board upon their written consent. The list of Editorial Board members is published on one of the title pages of the Journal and on its official website.

1.6. The Editorial Board is chaired by the Editor-in-Chief.

1.7. These Regulations on the Editorial Board are approved by the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal.

2. Competence of the Editorial Board

The Editorial Board is responsible for the following:

• Defining and developing the editorial policy of the Journal;
• Developing and implementing strategies to enhance the scientific authority of the Journal and expand its readership;
• Formulating recommendations on the scope of the Journal;
• Identifying and recruiting new authors based on the Journal’s scope;
• Participating in the review process for articles submitted to the Journal;
• Contributing to the promotion of the Journal, including through the use of information technology and social media;
• Proposing improvements to the publication’s quality and the editorial and publishing processes.

3. Meetings of the Editorial Board

3.1 Meetings of the Editorial Board are convened by the Editor-in-Chief and held as necessary, including via video conference, in accordance with the procedure established by the Chairperson.

3.2 A meeting of the Editorial Board is considered valid if more than half of its members are present.

3.3 The agenda for the Editorial Board meetings is determined by the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal. The minutes of the meetings are prepared by the Executive Secretary, kept by the Editorial Board for five years, and then transferred to the archive for permanent storage.

3.4 The meetings will address matters within the Editorial Board’s competence. Board members may request that additional topics be included in the agenda, either before or during the meeting.

3.5 Authors and other interested parties may be invited to attend meetings of the Editorial Board.

3.6 Decisions of the Editorial Board are made by a simple majority vote of the members present at the meeting and are subject to approval by the Editor-in-Chief. In the event of a tie vote, the presiding officer’s vote is decisive. The decisions of the Editorial Board are advisory in nature, and the Editor-in-Chief is not obligated to justify any refusal to approve them.

3.7 Only members of the Editorial Board have the right to vote at meetings. Invited guests do not participate in the voting process.

3.8 The Chairperson is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Board’s decisions.

4. Members of the Editorial Board

4.1 Members of the Editorial Board are required to:

• Participate in meetings and contribute to the development of draft decisions;
• Support the Journal by liaising with government, public, scientific, and other organizations;
• Ensure the quality and thematic direction of the Journal’s content.

4.2 Members of the Editorial Board have the right to:

• Receive the necessary information from the Editorial Board to carry out its tasks effectively;
• Participate in expert groups focused on the Journal’s scope;
• Review materials proposed for publication, participate in discussions about them, and share their opinions.

Publication Fee and Edition Business Model

"Russian Journal of Regional Studies" is peer-reviewed open access journal. It means:

1. Content created by scientists;
2. Publication is free for all authors; authors don’t pay for reviewing, editing, translating, proof-reading, layout design;
3. "Russian Journal of Regional Studies" doesn’t pay author’s fee / royalties;
4. The publication of the journal is financed by the founding organization – National Research Mordovia State University;
5. Access to all articles in the electronic version of the journal is free for all readers after the publication of issues.

The Editorial Board does not provide any paid or agency services. Editorial Board does not work with intermediaries. Articles are accepted only directly from their authors.  No fast track publication service is available.  Authors don’t pay for reviewing, editing, translating, proof-reading, layout design. 

CrossMark Policy

CrossMark is a multi-publisher initiative from Crossref, provides a standard way for readers to locate the authoritative version of an article or other published content. By applying the CrossMark logo, journal  "Russian Journal of Regional Studies"  is committing to maintaining the content it publishes and to alerting readers to changes if and when they occur.

Clicking the CrossMark logo on a document will tell you its current status and may also give you additional publication-record information about the document.

For more information on CrossMark, please visit the CrossMark site.

The journal "Russian Journal of Regional Studies" content that will have the CrossMark logo is restricted to current and future journal content and is limited to specific publication types (see below). 

Publication Types

Addendum – Publication item giving additional information regarding another publication item, mostly presenting additional results.
Clarification – A variety of Erratum. The article does not report errors, but clarifies the data of a previously published article.
Comment – Work consisting of a critical or explanatory note written to discuss, support, or dispute an article or other presentation previously published. It may take the form of an article, letter, editorial, etc. It appears in publications under a variety of names: comment, commentary, editorial comment, viewpoint, etc.
Conference proceedings – Published record of the papers delivered at or issued on the occasion of individual congresses, symposia, and meetings.
Correspondence – Letter to the editor or a reply to the letter.
Correction – An article describing the corrections made in an article previously published in the same journal. This type of publication is not a variant of Erratum.
Corrigendum – Article in which errors are reported that were made by authors in an earlier publication in the same journal.
Discussion – Argumentative communication, like papers in a discussion, but also perspectives, commentaries, etc.
Editorial – Work consisting of a statement of the opinions, beliefs, and policy of the editor or publisher of a journal, usually on current matters of medical or scientific significance. 
Erratum – Article in which errors are reported that were made in an earlier publication in the same journal. Can be Erratum (publishing error) but also Corrigendum (author error).
Expression of Concern – A notification about the integrity of a published article that is typically written by an editor and should be labelled prominently in the item title. It is the responsibility of the editor to initiate appropriate investigative procedures, discover the outcome of the investigation, and notify readers of that outcome in a subsequent published item. The outcome may require the publication of a retraction notice.
Original Study Article – Complete report on original research.
Removal – Editorial notice of the removal of a previously published article. The text of the article is removed. The HTML pages and PDF pages of the article are completely removed and replaced by a single page with citation details and an explanation.
Retracted publication – The text of the article is retracted. The HTML pages are replaced by a single page with citation details and an explanation. The PDF pages remain with a watermark on every page to notify it is retracted.
Retraction of Publication – Editorial notice of the retraction of a previously published article.
Review article – Substantial overview of original research, usually with a comprehensive bibliography, generally also containing a table of contents.
Short Communication – Short report or announcement of research, usually claiming certain results, usually with a shorter publication time than other papers in the same publication. Appear under many names, such as Letter Papers, Preliminary notes, Notes, etc.
Short Review – Short or mini-review.
Withdrawal – Refutation of an article previously published in the same journal (in a situation where retraction cannot be performed).

 

Ethics of Scientific Publications

Key Responsibilities of the Publisher

(1) Preservation of the Scientific Archive: the publisher plays a crucial role in supporting the work of editors and reviewers to maintain the integrity of the journal's scientific archive. This includes providing resources, ensuring adherence to best practices in publishing, and upholding editorial standards.

(2) Protection of Editorial Independence: the publisher commits to preventing any external influence (financial or otherwise) on editorial decisions.

Key Responsibilities of Editors

(1) Decision-Making on Publication: the editor-in-chief holds full responsibility for deciding on the publication of articles, based on their significance and scientific value to researchers and readers.

(2) Peer Review Process: editors ensure a fair, objective, and timely review process, selecting reviewers with appropriate expertise and promoting inclusivity and diversity.

(3) Fairness and Transparency: manuscripts are evaluated solely on their scientific merit, with editorial policies transparently communicated.

(4) Confidentiality: Editors protect the confidentiality of all materials submitted to the journal and communications with reviewers.

(5) Conflict of Interest: any potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed and considered when making editorial decisions.

Key Responsibilities of Reviewers

(1) Assisting Editorial Decisions: reviewers provide constructive feedback to help editors make decisions and assist authors in improving their manuscripts.

(2) Confidentiality: manuscripts under review are treated as confidential and must not be shared with third parties.

(3) Ethical Standards and Independence: reviewers must evaluate submissions objectively, avoiding personal bias or conflicts of interest.

Key Responsibilities of Authors

(1) Accountability and Standards: authors must accurately present their research, providing detailed and reliable data that can be reproduced.

(2) Data Access and Retention: authors should provide data upon request and ensure it is securely stored for verification.

(3) Originality and Source Attribution: authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work, properly citing prior research, and avoiding plagiarism. Manuscripts must not duplicate previous publications, except for conference abstracts or theses.

(4) Authorship Criteria: authorship is limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study.

(5) Conflict of Interest Disclosure: manuscripts must include disclosures of any relationships that could be perceived as potential conflicts of interest.

(6) Notification of Errors: if a significant error or inaccuracy is found in a published work, authors must promptly notify the editor and cooperate to correct or retract the article.

Principles of Academic Freedom and Responsibility

Researchers are entitled to freely conduct research and share their findings without censorship, while adhering to principles of intellectual honesty and avoiding harm to individuals, society, or the environment.

Positive and Negative Impact of Research

Research must respect the dignity and rights of subjects and communities, as well as material and intangible heritage, natural resources, and the environment. Indirect harm, such as stigmatization of vulnerable groups or misuse of findings, must be considered.

Ethical Review for Human Studies

Studies involving human participants require informed consent and ethical committee approval. Statements confirming adherence to ethical standards must be included in the manuscript.

Editorial Independence

The journal ensures editorial decisions are based solely on scientific criteria, free from commercial or external influences. This includes decisions on peer review, acceptance, rejection, and publication.

Appeal Policy

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a written request within one month of receiving the decision. Appeals are considered only for manuscripts that underwent peer review. Appeals must include detailed responses to editorial and reviewer comments, supported by evidence.

Authorship

Each author must contribute significantly to the work's conception, execution, or interpretation. The corresponding author ensures all co-authors have approved the manuscript and takes responsibility for communications with the journal.

Acknowledgment of Contributions

The journal supports transparency by publishing statements detailing each author's contribution using the CRediT taxonomy.

Author Identification

Authors are required to provide an ORCID identifier to enhance transparency in the publication process.

Policy on the Use of Generative AI

With the development of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies increasingly used by authors in creating scientific manuscripts, the journal "Russian Journal of Regional Studies" has established a policy to regulate their use. The journal will closely monitor advancements in this field and revise its policy as necessary.

Policy for Authors

Use of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Tools in Scientific Writing

This policy applies exclusively to the writing process and does not cover the use of AI for data analysis or deriving scientific conclusions during research.

Purpose of AI Use

Authors may use generative AI and AI tools solely to enhance the readability and linguistic quality of their manuscripts. Such tools must be used under human supervision, with the output carefully reviewed and edited by the authors. It is important to recognize that AI can generate text that appears authoritative but may contain inaccuracies, incomplete information, or biases.

Responsibility and Disclosure

Authors bear full responsibility for the content of their work. The use of AI tools must be disclosed in the manuscript, and this disclosure will be included in the published article to ensure transparency and build trust among all participants in the publication process.

Exclusion of AI as an Author

AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors. Authorship implies responsibility and the fulfillment of tasks that only humans can perform. Authors must ensure their work is original, complies with ethical standards, and does not infringe on the rights of third parties.

Use of AI in Illustrations and Graphic Content

Prohibition on AI-Generated or Altered Images

The use of generative AI or AI tools to create, alter, or process images in manuscripts is prohibited. Adjustments to brightness, contrast, and color balance are permitted only if they do not distort the presented data.

Exception

If the use of AI is part of the research methodology (e.g., biomedical imaging), it must be thoroughly described in the "Methods" section, including the name and specifications of the AI tool used.

Policy for Reviewers

Confidentiality and Use of AI Tools

Manuscripts under review are confidential documents, and uploading them or any parts of them to AI tools is prohibited, as it may breach author confidentiality and intellectual property rights. This rule also applies to review comments, which may contain sensitive information about the manuscript and its authors.

The use of generative AI to assist in scientific reviewing is not permitted, as the peer review process requires critical thinking and independent evaluation, which are beyond AI's capabilities. Reviewers are fully responsible for the content of their reviews.

The journal allows the use of secure AI technologies for tasks such as checking manuscript completeness, plagiarism, and finding suitable reviewers, provided confidentiality standards are upheld.

Policy for Editors

All manuscripts submitted for consideration must remain confidential. Uploading them or any parts of them to AI tools is prohibited, as this may violate the authors' rights and confidentiality. Similarly, the use of generative AI to assist in making editorial decisions is not allowed.

Manuscript evaluation requires critical thinking and an objective approach, which can only be provided by human editors. Editors are fully responsible for the editorial process, final decisions regarding manuscripts, and communicating those decisions to authors.

Archiving

• Russian State Library (RSL)
• National Electronic Information Consortium (NEICON)
• Scientific Electronic Library eLibrary.ru

Policies for Authors

Authorship

Authorship credit is based on a substantial intellectual contribution to one or more of the following research stages:

• research design and conception;
• data collection and treatment;
• analysis and interpretation of the results;
• drafting and finalizing of the manuscript.

In submitting a manuscript to the Journal, the authors confirm their authorship and that all listed co-authors approve of the manuscript’s content and agree with the License Agreement.

For a paper having multiple authorship, the order of authorship is determined by the co-authors.
Co-authors bear full responsibility for all aspects of the work performed, not only for those aspects that were performed by them.

All contributors to the research presented in a publication, such as financial sponsors, organization leaders and individuals, who do not merit authorship, should be named in the Acknowledgments section.

The presentation by the author(s) of false or fraudulent information in any documents accompanying the manuscript is considered as a basis for its rejection, regardless of the outcome of peer review.

Correction and Retraction of Articles by Authors Post-Publication

The journal "Russian Journal of Regional Studies" acknowledges the importance of maintaining the integrity and completeness of the scientific archive for the benefit of the scientific community and places great emphasis on preserving trust in the authority of its published articles. Published articles should remain accurate and unaltered except in the cases outlined below. However, circumstances may arise where an article needs to be corrected, withdrawn, or even retracted.

The editorial board is responsible for deciding which articles submitted to the journal should be published. This decision is guided by editorial policies and bound by legal requirements, such as laws on defamation, copyright infringement, and privacy issues. Thus, the integrity of the scientific archive as a permanent record of published scientific research is of paramount importance. If corrections to the scientific archive are necessary, authors and other stakeholders involved in a specific case are notified, and a record of the case review and the decision is made available on the article's page to ensure transparency for the scientific community.

The journal's policy on correcting the scientific archive is reviewed and updated as standards evolve and best practices emerge.

Authors Identifying Errors in Their Published Articles

Authors who identify an error in their published article should contact the journal as soon as possible using the contact information provided on the journal’s website.

In most cases, the corresponding author is responsible for reporting errors to the journal. The editor or a designated representative (e.g., a member of the editorial team with relevant expertise) reviews the correction proposal along with any supporting data or information. The correction may be sent for additional peer review. The editor determines the appropriate mechanism for correcting the article and may consult the journal’s editorial board and ASEP Ethics Council on matters of research integrity and publication ethics before making a final decision.

Corrigendum

A corrigendum is published when an error or omission needs correction but does not affect the integrity or conclusions of the article. The corrigendum must be prepared by the authors, with all authors agreeing to its publication. The corrigendum will be linked to the article it corrects and made available on the article's page on the journal’s website.

In rare cases, if the publisher is responsible for an error introduced during publication, the journal will issue an erratum. The erratum will also be linked to the corrected article and published on its page on the journal’s website.

Withdrawal of Accepted Manuscripts

A manuscript in the "accepted for publication" status (an early version of the article that has been accepted but not yet formally published) may be withdrawn prior to final publication if:

1. Errors are discovered in the manuscript.
2. The manuscript duplicates previously published work.
3. The editor determines that the authors violated editorial policies (e.g., multiple submissions, false authorship claims, plagiarism, or data fraud).
4. The early version was published in error by the editor or during production.

When articles in the "accepted for publication" status are withdrawn, their content (HTML and PDF) is removed and replaced with an HTML page and PDF stating that the article has been withdrawn in accordance with the journal’s withdrawal policy, with a link to this policy.

Retraction of Published Articles

Articles may be retracted to address errors that affect the reliability of the results when such errors are too significant to issue an erratum or due to violations of the journal’s policies.

The journal editors or their designated representatives, in consultation with the ASEP Ethics Council regarding research integrity and publication ethics, may consider retraction if:

1. There is evidence that results are unreliable due to significant error (e.g., miscalculations or experimental errors) or misconduct (e.g., data manipulation or fabrication).
2. The article contains plagiarism.
3. The results were previously published in another outlet, and proper attribution, notification, or permission was not provided (duplicate publication).
4. The material or data was published without proper authorization.
5. Copyright infringement or other legal issues (e.g., defamation or privacy violations) are identified.
6. The research violates ethical standards for studies involving humans or animals or contravenes the journal’s policies on research ethics.
7. There is evidence of compromised peer review or manipulation of the editorial process.
8. Authorship fraud (e.g., purchased authorship) or citation manipulation is discovered.
9. There is evidence of citation manipulation.
10. Authors failed to disclose a significant conflict of interest that could have substantially influenced the interpretation of the work or the recommendations of editors and/or reviewers.

Permission for Third-Party Material Use

The journal's policy on obtaining permissions for using third-party material includes the following key provisions:

(1) Mandatory Permissions
Any reproduction of substantial parts of copyrighted works requires formal permission from the copyright holder. This applies not only to texts, but also to all visual materials, such as: illustrations, diagrams, tables, photographs, any other materials that were previously published.

(2) The Procedure for Obtaining Permissions
To acquire permission to use material published by another publisher, authors should:

• Identify the copyright holder of the specific material the author intends to use.
• Contact the copyright holder (e.g. the publisher or the author) to obtain formal written permission. This can be done through specialized platforms that provide licensing rights or by making a personal request to the publisher.
• Ensure that the permission covers the use of the material in the context of publication in a scientific article, specifying the form of use, such as publication in a scientific journal or online repository.

(3) Documentation of Permissions
Once permission has been received from the copyright holder, it is important to:

• Include written confirmation in the package of documents attached to the manuscript submitted to the journal.
• Ensure that all necessary references and attributions in the text of the article or under illustrations and tables are correctly formatted in accordance with the requirements of the copyright holder.

(4) Author Responsibility
Authors are responsible for ensuring:

• Providing proof of permission to use any copyrighted material in their article.
• Cite the source and ensure that you comply with the license terms, if applicable (e.g., for Creative Commons open licenses).

(5) Exceptions
No permission is required for:

• Public Domain: materials that are not protected by copyright because they are in the public domain.
• Open Licenses: materials published under Creative Commons licenses may be used as long as the terms of the license are followed, such as attribution, but with restrictions on commercial use or modification.

Adherence to this policy is important to ensure the legal integrity of the published work and to protect the rights of all contributors. Authors should exercise caution when using third-party materials to avoid possible copyright infringement, as this may result in the refusal to publish or retraction of the article if violations are found.

Access to Data

The editors of the journal "Russian Journal of Regional Studies" are committed to maintaining the transparency and reproducibility of scientific research. This policy applies to data that is not included directly in the text of the manuscript, but may be required by reviewers and other researchers to check the reliability and transparency of the conclusions presented in the article.

Authors' Responsibilities

Authors should be prepared to provide any additional data that confirms the results of the study if requested by the editors or reviewers during the review process. Such data may include:

1. Raw data (e.g., observational or experimental data).
2. Data processing methods, scripts, and algorithms.
3. Materials and experimental protocols that facilitate reproducing the results.
4. Any intermediate stages of analysis that allow the reliability of the final results to be verified.

Formats and Access

Data provided by authors upon request should be available in formats convenient for reuse (e.g. CSV, Excel, or text formats for data, and PDF or protocols for methods and descriptions). Data can be:

1. Transferred to reviewers directly through the journal platform, while maintaining confidentiality.
2. Stored in publicly accessible data repositories, e.g. Zenodo, Mendeley Data, with the ability to temporarily restrict access until the article is published.

Role of Reviewers

Reviewers have the right to request additional data from authors to more thoroughly check the conclusions presented in the article. These requests must be justified and relate only to those data that directly affect the verification of the reliability of the study.

Confidentiality

In case of providing data to reviewers at the peer review stage, the editorial board undertakes to maintain confidentiality. Additional data will be available exclusively to reviewers and the editorial team, and will not be published without the permission of the authors.

Publication of Data

After the review is completed and the article is accepted for publication, authors are encouraged to publish additional data in publicly available repositories with open access in order to maintain transparency and promote further use of data in scientific research. In this case, all links to repositories and data in the article must be indicated.

Refusal to Provide Data

If the authors refuse to provide additional data at the reasonable request of the reviewers, the editors reserve the right to suspend the review process or refuse publication, taking into account the importance of the data for verifying scientific conclusions.

Control and Responsibility

The editorial board reserve the right to request and verify the availability of data from the authors in case of justified complaints about the lack of transparency of the results after publication. In cases of violation of the principles of openness and transparency, the editors may initiate a process of investigation and revision of the publication. The editors of the journal highly value the contribution of authors to the openness of science and support efforts aimed at ensuring the reuse of data. This policy is intended to ensure compliance with high standards of scientific ethics, promoting transparency and reproducibility of research.