ISSN 2720-8710
E-ISSN 2960-9658
It is necessary for all entities involved in the publishing activities to agree on ethical terms. The international scientific journal "Defence and Science" recognizes and respects the rules of ethics. The Code of Publishing Ethics fully recognizes the publishing principles and practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and is based on its best practical principles (https://publicationethics.org/).
General
Responsibilities of the Editorial Board
Conscientiousness - The Editorial Board should perform its activities honestly and conscientiously, which generates users’ trust that is the principal value of the journal;
Fairness - The Editorial Board decides the issue of publication based on the scientific and intellectual value of the paper, and not on the basis of the author's position, race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, citizenship and political views;
Publishing Decisions - The Editorial Board forwards the reviewer's comments and notes to the author without disclosing the reviewer's identity. If necessary, the Editorial Board presents established and reasonable evidence regarding the content of the paper and its scientific values;
Confidentiality - The Editorial Board must ensure strict confidentiality of the article and the communication that takes place between the Board and the author. Only the decision on publication can be made known to public;
Authors' telephone numbers and e-mail addresses will be used only for journal purposes and not for any other purpose or by any other party;
Conflict of interests - In case of a (possible) conflict of interests between the Editorial Board member and the author, the Academic Council makes the final decision;
If the editor-in-chief is the author/co-author of the article, he/she cannot be involved in the review process of that article. In such a case, his/her responsibility will be transferred to another member selected by the Editorial Board.
Responsibilities of the Reviewer
Responsibilities of the Author
Publisher's Duties
Other Provisions