Publication Ethics

The editorial board of the scientific journal "Sumy Historical and Archival Journal" operates based on the following transnational principles:

• Adheres to the requirements of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) – Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) and the Berlin Declaration Open Access to Knowledge in the Sciences and Humanities.
• Upholds editorial independence;
• Prioritizes discussion and debate;
• Resolves any conflicts of interest in accordance with an established mechanism;
• Encourages and supports scientific integrity and ethical practices;
• Prioritizes intellectual standards and material quality over financial, political, or commercial considerations;
• Addresses the scientific needs and interests of authors and readers;
• Systematically works on improving the scientific journal;
• Ensures the quality of published materials;
• Guarantees anonymity in the "Author – Reviewer(s)" relationship;
• Informs authors about publication rules and requirements;
• Provides freedom of expression for article authors;
• Monitors adherence to intellectual property rights;
• Develops guidelines and rules for manuscript review;
• Establishes mechanisms for resolving conflicts of interest;
• Promptly publishes corrections, clarifications, retractions, and apologies when necessary;
• Allows for the possibility of appeals;
• Adheres to tolerance and respect in communication.