The editorial policies of the journal “Proceedings of the Institute of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine” define the principles, standards, and procedures that the journal follows in the consideration, peer review, and publication of scholarly materials. They are aimed at ensuring high publication quality, academic integrity, transparency of editorial processes, and impartiality in decision-making. These policies are developed in accordance with national requirements for scholarly journals of Category “B” and international practices in academic publishing, and are mandatory for all participants in the editorial process - authors, reviewers, and editors.
The journal adheres to the principles of publication ethics and best practices in scholarly publishing. Its editorial policy is based on the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), and the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).
The editorial policies cover the following provisions:
1. Ethical and authorship principles
Non-discrimination and equal treatment policy
Policy on citation manipulation and self-citation
Policy on the use of artificial intelligence
Policy on mandatory ethical review of research
2. Authorship, licensing, and rights
3. Peer review and decision-making
Procedure for handling manuscripts submitted by members of the editorial board
4. Publication processes and post-publication changes
Post-publication discussion and corrections
Procedure for handling complaints regarding violations of academic integrity
5. Confidentiality and technical aspects