Non-Discrimination and Equal Treatment Policy

The Journal is committed to the principles of equality, inclusivity, and non-discrimination in all aspects of its editorial activities and publication process. This policy ensures fair, impartial, and transparent handling of manuscripts regardless of the personal characteristics of participants.

1. General Principles

The Editorial Office guarantees equal treatment of all authors, reviewers, and other participants in the publication process regardless of:

  • gender, gender identity, or expression;
  • age;
  • race, nationality, or ethnic origin;
  • language;
  • religion or beliefs;
  • citizenship or place of residence;
  • health status or disability;
  • socio-economic status;
  • political or other opinions;
  • institutional affiliation or academic status.

2. Editorial Decisions

Editorial decisions are based solely on the scientific merit, originality, relevance, and scope of the manuscript. Personal characteristics of authors do not influence editorial decisions.

3. Peer Review Process

The peer review process is conducted in accordance with the principles of objectivity, confidentiality, and impartiality. Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts solely on their academic content and refrain from any discriminatory judgments.

4. Responsibilities of Participants

All participants in the publication process (authors, reviewers, editors) are expected to:

  • adhere to principles of respect, ethical conduct, and professional communication;
  • avoid discriminatory language or behavior;
  • promote an inclusive academic environment.

5. Response to Violations

In cases of discrimination, bias, or inappropriate conduct, the Editorial Office:

  • reviews all reported complaints;
  • takes appropriate measures to address violations;
  • may suspend or exclude individuals from participation in the publication process;
  • makes decisions in accordance with ethical standards and editorial policies.

6. Equal Access

The Journal promotes equal access to publication opportunities and supports the principles of open science. Discrimination at any stage of submission, review, or publication is not tolerated.

7. Compliance with International Standards

This policy is aligned with international ethical standards in scholarly publishing, including the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and forms an integral part of the Journal’s editorial policy.