• Editorial Policy

    The journal Science, Education and Innovations in the Context of Modern Problems (SEI) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, scholarly excellence, and ethical publishing. Our editorial policy ensures a transparent, fair, and rigorous editorial process for all submitted manuscripts.

    1. Editorial Independence

    The Editorial Board operates independently and is responsible for ensuring that all editorial decisions are based solely on the scholarly merit of the submitted work, without regard to the author’s race, gender, institutional affiliation, nationality, or political views.

    2. Peer Review Process

    All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process:

    • The identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential.

    • Each submission is reviewed by at least two independent experts in the relevant field.

    • Final acceptance is subject to the approval of the Editor-in-Chief based on reviewer recommendations and editorial evaluation.

    See the full peer review policy here: https://imcra-az.org/peer-review

    3. Manuscript Screening

    All manuscripts are initially screened by the editorial team to verify:

    • Compliance with submission guidelines

    • Originality and relevance

    • Ethical compliance and absence of plagiarism

    Manuscripts not meeting basic criteria will be returned to the authors before peer review.

    4. Editorial Board Responsibilities

    The Editorial Board members are expected to:

    • Contribute to the development and quality of the journal

    • Review manuscripts in their area of expertise

    • Advise on journal policy and scope

    • Promote the journal and attract high-quality submissions

    The board includes international experts to ensure a global perspective in published content.

    5. Authorship and Originality

    Authors must:

    • Submit original, unpublished work

    • Accurately cite all sources

    • Acknowledge contributions and funding sources appropriately

    • Avoid redundant or simultaneous submissions

    Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable and will result in rejection or retraction.

    6. Ethical Standards

    SEI adheres to the ethical principles set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All stakeholders — authors, reviewers, and editors — are expected to act in accordance with COPE guidelines.

    Our detailed publication ethics statement is available here: https://imcra-az.org/journal-policies

    7. Appeals and Complaints

    Authors may appeal editorial decisions by contacting the Editor-in-Chief with a written justification. Complaints regarding publication ethics or process issues are investigated by the editorial committee following COPE procedures.

    8. Corrections and Retractions

    If errors or misconduct are identified in published content, the journal will:

    • Issue corrections, clarifications, or expressions of concern as needed

    • Retract articles in cases of proven ethical violations or fraud

    9. Open Access and Licensing

    All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), ensuring free access and reuse with proper citation of the original work.