Ethics and malpractice statements
The editorial board of the journal Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals monitors compliance with ethical requirements, adhering to the ethical standards prescribed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Great Britain, Elsevier publishing house (Netherlands).
Publication ethics in Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals refers to the ethical standards, policies, and guidelines established to ensure the integrity, quality, and credibility of published scientific research. These ethical standards aim to ensure the integrity, transparency, and accountability of authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and readers.
These guidelines are intended to promote honesty, transparency and credibility in scientific research, to ensure that it is conducted ethically and with due rigor, and to prevent any misconduct or ethical violations.
The following provisions apply to Editors, Reviewers, Authors, as well as to the Founder and Publisher of the journal.
1. Introduction
1.1 Publication of materials in peer-reviewed journals is not only a simple way of scientific communication, but also makes a significant contribution to the development of the relevant field of scientific knowledge. Thus, it is important to establish standards of ethical behavior for all parties involved in the publication, namely: Editor, Reviewer, Author, Founder and Publisher of the journal Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals.
1.2 The Founder and Publisher not only support scientific communications and invest in this process, but are also responsible for following all modern recommendations in the published work.
1.3 The Founder and the Publisher undertake the strictest supervision of scientific materials. We recognize our responsibility in the ethical principles we have adopted.
2. Ethics and Responsibilities of Editors
2.1 Publication decision
The editors of the journal Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals attach great importance to the role of editors, since this is the only way to ensure the quality of the journal by establishing fruitful relationships with authors and reviewers and maintaining high responsibility to members of the editorial board. Editors play a critical role in maintaining publishing ethics. They must be up to date with the latest rules, enforce the journal's policies, and make impartial editorial decisions. The editors of Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals play a vital role in ensuring that published research is of high quality, relevant to the field, and meets ethical standards. They are responsible for managing the entire publication process, from the initial submission of manuscripts to the final publication of research articles. The credibility of the work in question and its scientific significance should always underlie the decision to publish. Editors must comply with Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals policy of being limited by current legal requirements regarding defamation, copyright, legality and plagiarism. The editor-in-chief, and in his absence, his deputies decide on the publication and approve the content of the issue. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for deciding which of the manuscripts submitted to the journal will be published based on the review of the work in question, its importance to researchers and readers, reviewers' comments, and scientific editors' opinion.
2.2 Decency
Editors evaluate submitted manuscripts solely on the basis of their academic merit (importance, originality, credibility of research, clarity) and their relevance to the subject of the journal, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, citizenship, authors' religious beliefs, political affiliations, or institutional affiliations. Editing and publication decisions are not determined by the policies of the government or any other agency outside of the journal itself. The Editor-in-Chief has full authority over all editorial content of the journal and the timing of the publication of that content.
2.3 Confidentiality
The editors and the Editorial Board of the journal Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals are obliged not to disclose information about the content of the manuscript under review to other persons before its publication.
2.4 Disclosure Policy and Conflicts of Interest
2.4.1 Unpublished data obtained from submitted manuscripts cannot be used in personal research without the written consent of the Author. Information or ideas obtained during the review and related to possible benefits must be kept confidential and not used for personal gain.
2.4.2 The editor should refuse to consider manuscripts in case of conflicts of interest due to competitive, collaborative and other interactions and relationships with Authors, companies and, possibly, other organizations associated with the manuscript. In this case, the Editor-in-Chief appoints another editor to work with the manuscript.
Several conflicts of interest may arise, which, unfortunately, can be detrimental to the quality of the journal. They can be personal, professional or financial. The journal Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals declares any conflict of interest before publication, thereby eliminating it in the first place.
Editors and reviewers should declare any potential conflicts of interest and should avoid situations that could lead to a conflict of interest. Authors should also declare any potential conflicts of interest that may affect the interpretation of their findings.
The editors of the journal Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals have procedures for resolving conflicts between authors, reviewers and editors. This includes looking into any allegations of misconduct or ethical violations and taking appropriate action.
A conflict of interest does not always prevent the publication of an article or the participation of a reviewer in the review process. A conflict of interest is a feature that is not visible to the reader or editor, but may influence/influence his/her judgment. However, they must be declared and clearly mentioned about all possible conflicts.
The editors of Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals believe that maintaining transparency and avoiding conflicts of interest is critical to maintaining the integrity of our publications and ensuring that our readers can trust the information we provide.
To this end, we have established the following rules regarding conflicts of interest:
Disclosure: All authors, reviewers and editors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to the publication of their work. This includes any financial or personal relationship that could potentially affect the content of the publication.
Evaluation: Our editors will evaluate any disclosed conflicts of interest and determine whether they pose a potential threat to the integrity of the publication. If a conflict of interest is identified, the editor will work with the author(s) to resolve the issue and determine the best course of action, which may include additional disclosure or retraction.
Review: Our peer review process includes a thorough assessment of the opportunity conflict of interest. Reviewers are instructed to notify our editors of any concerns they have regarding potential conflicts of interest, and our editors will take appropriate action to resolve these concerns.
Editorial independence: Our editors will not allow any outside influence to influence editorial decisions. This includes pressure from authors, sponsors, advertisers or any other outside party. We maintain the editorial independence necessary to make objective decisions about the content we publish.
Transparency: The editors of the Journal Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals will inform our readers of any conflicts of interest associated with our publications. We believe that transparency is key to maintaining the trust of our readers and ensuring that our publications are considered reliable and trustworthy sources of information.
The editors of Agrarian Bulletin Ural take conflicts of interest very seriously and we will do everything in our power to avoid them. If a conflict of interest is identified, we will take immediate steps to resolve the issue and maintain the integrity of our publications.
A conflict of interest refers to situations where the impartiality of the results may be compromised because the researcher benefits in some way from the conclusions they draw.
2.5 Publication oversight
An editor who provides compelling evidence that the statements or conclusions presented in the publication are erroneous must inform the Editor-in-Chief or his deputy Publisher about this in order to promptly notify of changes, withdrawal of the publication, expression of concern and other statements appropriate to the situation.
2.6 Research engagement and collaboration
The Editor-in-Chief, together with the Founder and the Publisher, shall take adequate measures in the event of ethical claims regarding reviewed manuscripts or published materials. Such measures generally include interaction with the Authors of the manuscript and the argumentation of the corresponding complaint or requirement, but may also involve interaction with relevant organizations and research centers.
3. Ethics and Responsibilities of Reviewers
3.1 Influence on the decisions of the Editorial Board
The peer review process is an important aspect of publishing research articles in the Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals. This helps ensure that research published in this journal is of high quality, accurate, and free from error or bias. The process is carried out by independent experts in the field who have the necessary experience to assess the scientific value of the article. Although this process may take a long time, it is an important step in expanding knowledge in this area and maintaining the integrity of the scientific process. The peer review process is an important aspect of publishing research articles in the Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals. This helps ensure that research published in this journal is of high quality, accurate, and free from error or bias. The process is carried out by independent experts in the field who have the necessary experience to assess the scientific value of the article. Although this process may take a long time, it is an important step in expanding knowledge in this area and maintaining the integrity of the scientific process.
3.2 Diligence
Any selected Reviewer who feels insufficiently qualified to review the manuscript, or who does not have enough time to quickly complete the work, should notify the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals and ask to be excluded from the review process of the corresponding manuscript.
3.3 Confidentiality
Any manuscript received for peer review must be treated as a confidential document. This work may not be opened and discussed with any person who does not have authority from the Editor-in-Chief.
3.4 Manuscript requirements and objectivity
The reviewer is obliged to give an objective assessment. Personal criticism of the Author is unacceptable. Reviewers should clearly and reasonably express their opinion.
3.5 Recognition of primary sources
Reviewers should identify significant published work that is relevant to the topic and not included in the bibliography of the manuscript. For any statement (observation, conclusion or argument) published earlier, the manuscript must have a corresponding bibliographic reference. The Reviewer should also draw the attention of the Editor to the discovery of significant similarities or coincidences between the manuscript in question and any other published work that is within the scope of the Reviewer's scientific competence.
3.6 Disclosure Policy and Conflicts of Interest
3.6.1 Unpublished data obtained from submitted manuscripts cannot be used in personal research without the written consent of the Author. Information or ideas obtained during the review and related to possible benefits must be kept confidential and not used for personal gain.
3.6.2 Reviewers should not participate in the review of manuscripts in case of conflicts of interest due to competitive, joint and other interactions and relationships with any of the Authors, companies or other organizations associated with the submitted work. In this case, the Editor-in-Chief appoints another reviewer to work with the manuscript.
4. Ethics and Duties of Authors
4.1 Manuscript Requirements
Authors of original research papers should provide credible results of their work, as well as an objective discussion of the significance of the research. The data underlying the work must be accurately presented. The work must contain sufficient details and bibliographic references for possible reproduction. False or knowingly erroneous statements are perceived as unethical behavior and are unacceptable.
4.2 Originality and plagiarism
4.2.1 Authors submitting their work to Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals usually must sign a statement stating that their work is original and has not been published or submitted anywhere before. It is important for authors to observe proper citation and reference rules and to give credit to the original sources of information used in their work.
4.2.2 Plagiarism can exist in many forms, from presenting someone else's work as the author's, to copying or paraphrasing significant parts of someone else's work (without attribution) to claiming one's own rights to the results of someone else's research. Plagiarism in all forms is unethical and is unacceptable.
The editors of the journal Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals always strive to ensure the reliability of research and scientific publications.
The main key elements of the plagiarism policy are:
Definition of plagiarism: The editors of the journal Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals define plagiarism as the use of someone else's work without proper attribution. This includes using verbatim text without quotes or quoting, paraphrasing text without proper citation, and reusing one's own previously published work without proper attribution.
Originality and authorship: The editors of the journal Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals require that all submitted materials be original works and have not been previously published or sent to another journal (publisher). In addition, all authors listed in the manuscript must contribute to the study and must be listed in the correct order of their contribution.
Citation and authorship: The editors of the journal Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals require that all sources used in the study be properly cited and indicated.
Review Process: The editors of Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals carry out a rigorous peer review process to ensure that manuscripts meet the standards of originality and quality. Reviewers are instructed to check for any signs of plagiarism and report any suspicious cases to the editor-in-chief. The journal also uses plagiarism detection software to scan manuscripts for potential plagiarism.
Consequences of plagiarism: In case of detection of plagiarism, the Editorial Board of the journal Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals may impose sanctions on authors who have committed plagiarism, which may include revocation of publication rights, prohibition of the author from sending materials to the journal in the future, or notification of the author's institution.
The journal Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals plagiarism policy is designed to ensure the integrity and reliability of published research. By identifying plagiarism, outlining the consequences, providing guidance and resources, and collaborating with other publishers, the Editorial Board of Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals is committed to preventing and eliminating plagiarism in its publications.
4.3 Plurality, redundancy and simultaneity of publications
4.3.1 An author should not publish a manuscript mostly devoted to the same research in more than one journal as an original publication. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time is perceived as unethical behavior and is unacceptable.
4.3.2 In general, the Author should not submit a previously published article for consideration to another journal.
4.3.3 Publishing a certain type of article (e.g. clinical practice guidelines, translated articles) in more than one journal is ethical in some cases, subject to certain conditions. Authors and Editors of interested journals must agree to a secondary publication presenting necessarily the same data and interpretations as in the primary published work.
A bibliography of the primary work should also be included in the second publication. More information on acceptable forms of secondary (repeated) publications can be found on the page www.icmje.org.
4.4 Acknowledgement of Sources
The contribution of others must always be acknowledged. Authors should cite publications that are relevant to the performance of the submitted work. Data obtained privately, for example, in the course of a conversation, correspondence or discussion with third parties, should not be used or presented without the express written permission of the original source. Information obtained from confidential sources, such as evaluation of manuscripts or awards of grants, should not be used without the express written permission of the Authors of the work related to confidential sources.
4.5 Publication authorship
4.5.1 The authors of the publication can only be persons who have made a significant contribution to the formation of the concept of the work, the development, execution or interpretation of the presented research. All those who have made significant contributions should be designated as Contributors. Where research participants have made significant contributions in a particular area of research project, they should be listed as having made significant contributions to the research.
4.5.2 The author must make sure that all participants who have made a significant contribution to the study are presented as Co-Authors and are not listed as Co-Authors those who did not participate in the study, that all Co-Authors have seen and approved the final version of the work and agreed to submit it for publication.
4.6 Risks, as well as people and animals that are the objects of research
4.6.1 If the work involves the use of chemicals, procedures, or equipment that may involve any unusual risk, the Author must clearly indicate this in the manuscript.
4.6.2 If the work involves the participation of animals or people as objects of research, the Authors must make sure that the manuscript indicates that all stages of the study comply with the laws and regulations of research organizations, and are also approved by the relevant committees. The manuscript should clearly state that informed consent has been obtained from all subjects of research. Privacy rights must always be respected.
4.7 Significant errors in published works
If the Author finds significant errors or inaccuracies in the publication, the Author must inform the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals and interact with the Editor-in-Chief in order to remove the publication or correct errors as soon as possible. If the Editor-in-Chief or the Publisher receives information from a third party that a publication contains material errors or claims of ethical issues with respect to the manuscript or published article, then the Editors follow the COPE rules when dealing with cases of alleged misconduct. If ethical concerns are justified during the course of the investigation, the journal will publish a correction, retraction, expression of concern, or other note that may be relevant to the case.
5. Ethics and Duties of the Founder and Publisher
5.1 The Founder and Publisher must follow principles and procedures that promote the fulfillment of ethical responsibilities by Editors, Reviewers and Authors of the journal Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals in accordance with these requirements. The Founder and Publisher must be sure that the potential profit from advertising or reprint production has not influenced the decisions of the Editors.
5.2 The publishing house should support the editors of the journal Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals in considering claims regarding the ethical aspects of published materials and help interact with other journals and / or publishing houses, if this contributes to the performance of duties by the editors.
5.3 The Founder and Publisher shall promote good research practice and implement industry standards to improve ethical guidelines, recovery procedures, and error correction.
5.4 The Founder and Publisher must provide appropriate specialized legal support (opinion or advice) if necessary.
5.5 The Founder and Publisher ensure the preservation, accessibility of the journal's content and maintaining the digital archive.
The editors of Agrarian Bulletin of the Urals are committed to continually improving their editorial processes and policies to ensure they are in line with current best practices in publishing ethics and research.
This section has been prepared in accordance with the recommendations of Elsevier and the COPE Publication Ethics Committee.
