• Publication policy

    1. Aim and Scope of Publication Policy

    • This publication policy outlines the principles, standards, and procedures adopted by the journal Science, Education and Innovations in the Context of Modern Problems to ensure ethical, high-quality, and transparent publishing.
    • Our aim is to uphold academic integrity, prevent misconduct, and contribute to the dissemination of original scientific knowledge.

    2. Editorial Independence

    • The journal guarantees complete editorial independence.
    • All editorial decisions are based solely on the academic merit of submissions and are free from commercial or political influence.
    • Editors act independently, without interference from the publisher, sponsors, or other external parties.

    3. Peer Review Policy

    • All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process.

    • Reviewers are selected based on expertise, experience, and absence of conflict of interest.

    • Reviewers evaluate submissions for originality, relevance, scientific validity, and clarity.

    • Authors are notified of the editorial decision with constructive feedback.

    • The review process takes 4–6 weeks.

    • The final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief or assigned Editorial Board member.

    4. Open Access Policy

    Our journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

    • All articles are published under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 4.0).

    • There are no subscription or paywall barriers.

    5. Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct

    • The journal strictly prohibits plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and duplicate publication.

    • Manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin).

    • Plagiarism above 15% will lead to immediate rejection.

    • If misconduct is detected after publication, the article will be retracted following COPE guidelines.

    6. Authorship Policy

    • All authors must have substantially contributed to the research, writing, and revision of the article.

    • Guest, ghost, or gift authorship is prohibited.

    • Changes to authorship (addition, deletion, or order changes) after submission require written agreement from all authors and editorial approval.

    • The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the article and communicating with the journal.

    7. Conflict of Interest

    All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their work or decisions.

    • This includes financial, institutional, personal, or academic relationships.

    • Undisclosed conflicts may result in rejection or retraction.

    8. Copyright and Licensing

    • Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right to publish the article.

    • Articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which permits use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium with proper attribution.

    9. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

    • There are no submission fees.

    10. Archiving and Preservation Policy

    • The journal content is archived through regular server backups and LOCKSS/CLOCKSS repositories.

    • In the event the journal ceases publication, all articles will remain accessible through archive services or institutional repositories.

    11. Publication Ethics and COPE Compliance

    • The journal follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices.

    • Ethical complaints, disputes, or appeals are resolved in accordance with COPE flowcharts.

    • Any misconduct will be investigated and addressed transparently.

    12. Corrections and Retractions

    • Errors found after publication may result in the issuance of a correction, erratum, or retraction.

    • Authors must notify the editorial office if they discover an error in their published article.

    • Retractions follow COPE guidelines and are clearly marked in the journal.

    13. Data Availability and Research Transparency

    • Authors are encouraged to share data and materials underlying their research.

    • Where applicable, data repositories and DOI links should be cited.

    • The journal promotes transparent and reproducible research practices.

    14. Advertising and Sponsorship

    • The journal does not allow advertising to influence editorial content.

    • Sponsorships, if accepted, are disclosed transparently and do not affect the peer-review process.

    15. Complaints and Appeals

    Authors and readers may submit complaints or appeals to the editorial board. These include:

    • Allegations of misconduct

    • Disputes over editorial decisions

    • Complaints about unethical behavior

    • Appeals are handled fairly and according to COPE procedures.

    Author and Publication Standards

    • Authors must submit original scientific work that contributes meaningfully to the academic field.

    • The academic quality and depth of the submitted research should be appropriate for a graduate-level, postdoctoral, or professional research audience.

    • Authors are responsible for ensuring that all article titles are translated into accurate and understandable English, regardless of the original language of the main text.

    • All scientific articles must include an abstract, and this abstract must also be translated into English to ensure international accessibility.

    • All cited references, author names, and affiliations must be presented using the Roman (Latin) script, enabling accurate indexing and global comprehension.

    • For manuscripts submitted in English, all titles, abstracts, and texts must be written in clear and internationally understandable English, suitable for a global scholarly audience.

    Publication Frequency and Article Volume

    • The journal is published monthly, with 12 issues per year.

    • Each issue typically includes between 10 and 80 articles.

    • In exceptional cases, 8 or 9 additional articles may be added if necessary.

    • However, the maximum number of articles per issue is limited to 90, in line with international publishing standards.

    • The journal does not support publishing more than 90 articles per issue, as this may compromise editorial quality and is not in the best interest of the journal.

    • The limit of 90 articles per issue reflects the journal’s internal editorial standards and global expectations for scholarly publishing.

    Reputation, Accessibility, and Indexing

    • The journal’s growing reputation and its recognition by international indexing databases demonstrate strong interest from the global scientific community.

    • The journal is committed to publishing high-quality articles within its defined scope, ensuring comprehensive and balanced scientific coverage.

    • The journal’s website offers accurate, transparent, and comprehensive information about its scope, policies, and editorial standards.

    • An intuitive information architecture and navigation system enables readers and authors to easily access published content and essential journal features such as:

      • Editorial Board

      • Instructions for Authors

      • Peer Review Policy

      • Open Access Model

      • Ethical Standards

    Ethics and Author Identification

    • The journal is fully transparent regarding its ethical requirements for authors and published research.

    • It adheres to and supports the ethical principles of recognized organizations such as:

      • COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)

      • WAME (World Association of Medical Editors)

      • The Declaration of Helsinki

    • All scientific works must be clearly attributed to their authors.

    • Authors are required to provide clear, accurate, and detailed author information, including:

      • Full names

      • Institutional affiliations (with country/region)

      • Persistent digital identifiers (e.g., ORCID, ResearcherID) or links to verified institutional profiles