All manuscripts submitted to the journal are subject to mandatory review. The review process is in two stages. The first stage of review is carried out by the editorial board of the journal, where the executive secretary or the editor determines whether the article is in line with the requirements of the Journal.
If necessary, the manuscript is sent to the second stage of reviewing to an external reviewer on the principle of "blind" reviewing. The number of experts required for peer review is determined by the editor-in-chief and the deputy editors.
The editorial board and reviewers evaluate the thematic conformity of the manuscript to the scope of the Journal or thematic issue of the Journal, the relevance of the topic, the novelty and quality of the research. The review should include the following:
• whether the content of the manuscript is consistent with the topic stated in the title;
• how much the manuscript corresponds to the modern achievements of scientific and theoretical thought;
• is the article accessible to the target audience of the journal in terms of language, style, composition of the material, visibility of tables, diagrams, figures and formulas;
• is it advisable to publish an article in the light of previously published literature on this topic;
• what exactly are the positive aspects, as well as the shortcomings of the manuscript, what changes, improvements and additions should be made by the author(s);
• is it recommended, recommended with revision or the article is not recommended to be published.
The editorial board and reviewers evaluate the thematic conformity of the manuscript to the stated aim of the Journal or a thematic issue of the Journal, the relevance of the topic, the novelty and quality of the research.
According to the results of the review, the manuscript may be recommended for publication, recommended for revision or declined.
An article not recommended for publication is not allowed to be resubmitted to the Journal.
In case of revision, completion of the article should not take more than 1 month from the date a corresponding author receives review results. A revised manuscript can be re-submitted to the Journal in accordance with the requirements. In addition, a detailed response to the comments of the reviewer must be attached.
After a positive decision for publication, the executive secretary or editor of the Journal informs the author(s) and indicates the planned publication time.
The results of review are available to authors on demand. The review period is on average 1-3 months. The text of the review is sent to the author by e-mail or through a personal account on the website of the Journal.
The editorial board reserves the right to make a final decision on the publication of the manuscript.
Original manuscripts and reviews are kept in the Journal’s editorial office for five years.
