The journal adheres to the principles of transparency and integrity throughout the publication process. Therefore, every participant in the editorial process — author, reviewer, or editor — must openly disclose any circumstances that may affect the impartiality of the evaluation or decision-making process. This approach helps minimize risks associated with personal interests and ensures the reliability and independence of the published results.

Conflicts of Interest on the Part of Authors

When submitting a manuscript, authors must provide complete information about any possible circumstances that may affect the objectivity of the research. This includes not only financial obligations — such as employment in an organization that has an interest in the research results, receipt of remuneration, participation in companies, or ownership of patents — but also non-financial factors, including personal relationships, professional rivalry, membership in certain groups, or personal beliefs. All information on conflicts of interest is published at the end of the article in the relevant section. If no such conflicts exist, the statement “None” is indicated.

Conflicts of Interest on the Part of Reviewers

Reviewers are required to inform the editorial office of any circumstances that may hinder an independent and impartial evaluation of the manuscript. This may include personal or financial ties with the author or the institution where the research was conducted, scientific competition between the reviewer’s own projects and the topic of the submitted manuscript, as well as personal motives or relationships that may affect objectivity. In such cases, the reviewer must immediately notify the editorial office and decline further consideration of the manuscript.

Conflicts of Interest on the Part of Editors

Editors must exercise caution, as they make the final decisions on publication. If there are any financial, professional, or personal relationships that may affect their impartiality, editors must recuse themselves from handling the relevant manuscript. This includes cases where the editor collaborates with the author, has joint research projects with the author, works at the same institution, or is a co-author. In such situations, the manuscript is assigned to another editor, or an external expert is invited.

The journal ensures full transparency regarding any identified conflicts of interest by disclosing them in a special note to the article. All participants in the editorial process are responsible for complying with this policy, as it is essential for maintaining integrity, objectivity, and trust in academic communication.