Publication Ethics and Editorial Policy

Publication Ethics Policy

The publication ethics policy of the journal is developed in accordance with the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The policy is regularly updated in line with COPE guidelines.

The editorial board monitors the compliance of submitted materials with international ethical standards; however, it acknowledges that full assurance of complete ethical compliance of all submitted research cannot be guaranteed.

The editorial board reserves the right to amend any provisions of the editorial policy at any time without prior notice to authors.

The editorial team aims to contribute to the advancement of both national and global mechanical engineering.

Editorial Policy and Ethical Responsibilities

Within its editorial policy, the journal adheres to the COPE Code of Conduct.

Manuscripts are reviewed by members of the editorial board and/or independent external experts based on the principles of objectivity and international academic standards.

The editorial office reserves the right to make stylistic and linguistic edits while preserving the author’s original style. Substantive changes affecting the content are согласed with the author.

The editorial board reserves the right to reject manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s scope or requirements.

Opinions expressed in published articles do not necessarily reflect those of the editorial board. Authors bear full responsibility for the accuracy of data, names, references, and statements.

Ethical Responsibilities of the Editorial Board

The editorial board is responsible for publication decisions based on the following principles:

  • The editorial board consists of leading national and international scholars recognized in relevant fields. Information about members is available on the journal’s website. Editors-in-chief regularly inform and consult board members and involve them in peer review.
  • The editorial board determines editorial policy, conducts rigorous manuscript selection and peer review, and may reject or request revisions of submissions.
  • Manuscripts are evaluated solely on their scientific merit, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, institutional affiliation, or political views. Authors are given the opportunity to respond to reviewers’ comments.
  • Confidentiality is strictly maintained. Information about submitted manuscripts is disclosed only to individuals directly involved in the review process. Unpublished data must not be used for personal purposes or shared without the author’s consent.
  • The editorial board does not accept manuscripts suspected of plagiarism, data falsification, or duplicate submission.

The editorial board reserves the right to reject manuscripts without peer review if:

  • text originality is below 80%;
  • the author is affiliated with an institution located in a state recognized as an aggressor or sponsor of terrorism;
  • the research is funded by such institutions;
  • the manuscript contains content promoting violence, human rights violations, or ideological manipulation.

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are fully responsible for the content of their manuscripts and must adhere to the following principles:

  • Ensure originality of research. All borrowed material must be properly cited. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.
  • Acknowledge contributions of all individuals involved in the research and cite relevant prior work.
  • Include as co-authors only those who made significant contributions; exclude honorary or non-contributing authors.
  • The corresponding author must ensure all co-authors approve the final version and submission.
  • Do not submit manuscripts under review elsewhere or previously published in any language.
  • Promptly inform the editorial office of any significant errors discovered after submission or publication.
  • Clearly disclose all funding sources and financial support.

Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers perform scientific evaluation to ensure quality and compliance with academic standards and must follow COPE ethical guidelines:

  • Treat manuscripts as confidential documents and not share them with third parties.
  • Provide objective, reasoned, and constructive feedback; avoid personal criticism.
  • Identify relevant published or submitted work similar to the manuscript under review.
  • Do not use unpublished data for personal benefit.
  • Decline review if lacking expertise or in case of a conflict of interest.

Ethical Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher is responsible for ensuring ethical publication practices and:

  • Supports the editorial board in handling ethical complaints and disputes.
  • Maintains the non-commercial nature of the journal.
  • Facilitates corrections, retractions, or updates when required by editorial decisions.