Responsibilities of the Editorial Board, Reviewers and Authors

Responsibilities of the Editorial Board

The Editorial Board of the journal Scientific Papers of Vinnytsia National Technical University undertakes to:

  • ensure fair, unbiased, and professional treatment of authors and their research, maintain confidentiality of the editorial process, and prevent any misuse of submitted materials;
  • not introduce changes to the authors’ text without their consent and to agree on the final version of the article with the authors after editorial revisions;
  • prevent the publication of materials that lack sufficient scientific value, do not correspond to the journal’s scope, contradict editorial policy, contain signs of plagiarism, or have been previously published elsewhere;
  • ensure the involvement of independent and competent experts in the evaluation of manuscripts and apply a double-blind peer review procedure.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must:

  • conduct an objective, unbiased, and professional evaluation of submitted manuscripts;
  • adhere to the deadlines established by the editorial office;
  • treat the received manuscript as a confidential document and not share it with third parties without permission;
  • ensure the confidentiality of review content;
  • not use information or results presented in the manuscript in their own research without the authors’ permission;
  • provide well-reasoned, substantiated, and constructive assessments of the scientific results presented in the manuscript.

In case of a potential conflict of interest related to the authors or the subject of the research, the reviewer must immediately inform the editorial board.

If the topic of the manuscript falls outside the reviewer’s area of expertise, they must notify the editorial office and decline the review.

Reviewers must also inform the editorial office about possible cases of plagiarism, data falsification, or other violations of academic integrity.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must:

  • ensure the scientific novelty, reliability, and originality of the research results;
  • properly acknowledge the use of materials from other authors with accurate citation of original sources;
  • avoid any form of plagiarism, excessive borrowing, or self-plagiarism;
  • confirm that the submitted manuscript is original and has not been previously published or submitted to another journal.

Submission of a manuscript to the journal implies the authors’ consent that, upon acceptance, the article may be included in electronic scientific databases with proper attribution and retention of authors’ rights.

All sources of information used must be properly cited in the text, including previously published works of the authors.

In the event of significant errors or inaccuracies in a published work, authors must immediately notify the editorial office and cooperate to ensure prompt correction.

If the editorial office receives information from third parties about serious errors in a publication, authors must provide explanations, make necessary corrections, or retract the work as soon as possible.

Authorship Statement

The Editorial Board assumes that all authors listed in the manuscript are familiar with its content, agree to its submission, and have obtained the necessary permissions from the institution where the research was conducted.

Submission of a manuscript implies that all authors confirm:

  • they have made a significant contribution to the conception or design of the study, as well as to the collection, analysis, or interpretation of data;
  • they have participated in drafting the manuscript or critically revising it for important intellectual content;
  • they have approved the final version of the manuscript and accept responsibility for all aspects of the research, ensuring that any issues related to accuracy or integrity are properly addressed.

The Editorial Board encourages scientific collaboration and expects that all individuals who have made a significant contribution to the research are appropriately listed as co-authors in accordance with these criteria.

General Information

The journal Scientific Papers of Vinnytsia National Technical University is a peer-reviewed scientific publication aimed at disseminating the results of modern research in engineering and related fields.

The editorial policy is focused on ensuring high quality of scientific publications, adherence to academic integrity, and support for open access to research results. The journal involves editors, editorial board members, and reviewers from various institutions and countries.

Editors play a key role in ensuring objectivity and scientific quality of the editorial process, including coordination of peer review, evaluation of manuscripts, and editorial decision-making.

Open Access Policy

The journal supports an open access model, providing free access to published materials without financial or technical barriers.

All articles are available immediately upon publication, ensuring wide dissemination of research results and promoting international scientific communication.

Journal materials are published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing free use with proper attribution.

Role of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • organizing the peer review process;
  • ensuring objectivity and impartiality in the evaluation of manuscripts;
  • maintaining editorial standards and academic integrity;
  • making decisions on acceptance, revision, or rejection of manuscripts.

Editors must base their decisions on the scientific value, relevance, and quality of the research, regardless of the authors’ personal characteristics or institutional affiliations.

Editorial Team

The editorial process is carried out through the collaboration of:

  • the Editor-in-Chief;
  • members of the editorial board;
  • guest editors;
  • reviewers;
  • editorial staff.

Editors and editorial board members typically work at scientific institutions or universities in different countries and contribute to the journal on a voluntary basis.

The editorial team coordinates the peer review process, prepares materials for publication, and ensures compliance with the journal’s editorial standards.

Peer Review Policy

All manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment.

If the manuscript complies with the journal’s scope, it is sent for double-blind peer review.

The final decision on acceptance or rejection is made by the editorial board based on the reviewers’ reports.

The author has the right to submit one appeal. The decision following the appeal is final.

Manuscripts submitted by editorial board members are subject to the standard double-blind review procedure. In such cases, the editorial board member who is an author is excluded from the review and decision-making process to avoid conflicts of interest.

The editorial office reserves the right to edit and shorten texts. Significant changes are agreed upon with the authors.