Privacy Policy

Names, email addresses, and other contact details provided by users on the website of the journal Scientific Papers of Vinnytsia National Technical University are used exclusively for purposes related to the editorial activities of the journal. This information is not shared with third parties and is not used for any purposes other than those related to the submission, peer review, and publication process.

Personal data obtained from both registered and non-registered users of the journal are processed in accordance with standard procedures applicable to peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Such data may include information necessary to ensure communication during the editorial process, as well as data used to inform readers about authorship, editorial processing, and publication of materials.

Authors are responsible for the accuracy and legality of the use of personal data of individuals involved in research presented in the articles.

All persons involved in the editorial process are required to comply with international standards for personal data protection, including the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.

In accordance with these provisions, data subjects have the following rights:

  • the right to be informed about the processing of their data;
  • the right of access to their personal data;
  • the right to rectification or erasure of data (“right to be forgotten”);
  • the right to data portability;
  • the right to ensure confidentiality and protection of data during processing.

At the same time, GDPR provisions allow consideration of the public interest in ensuring the accessibility of scientific information, which is important for maintaining the reliability and integrity of public records of scientific publications.

The journal adheres to the principles of academic integrity and follows the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The editorial office opposes any form of academic misconduct, including plagiarism, data falsification, citation manipulation, and other violations of publication ethics.

Special attention is paid to checking manuscripts for originality and compliance with international standards of scientific publishing.

Duplicate or Redundant Submission

Authors must submit original manuscripts that are not under consideration by other scientific journals.

Submission of the same manuscript or multiple materials based on the same study to different journals without proper notification to the editorial office is considered a violation of editorial policy.

Duplicate submission may take various forms:

  • complete copying of material;
  • partial or substantial duplication of text;
  • paraphrasing previously published results without proper citation.

If such violations are identified, the manuscript will be rejected, and appropriate editorial measures may be applied to the authors.

Citation Manipulation

The editorial office does not allow practices aimed at artificially increasing citation counts.

If excessive or unjustified citations intended to increase the citation metrics of an author or a journal are detected, the manuscript may be rejected, and the authors may receive a warning regarding non-compliance with ethical standards.

Data Fabrication and Falsification

The use of fabricated or falsified research results, including manipulation of graphs, images, or statistical data, constitutes a serious violation of academic integrity.

If such cases are identified, the manuscript will be immediately rejected, and if the article has already been published, a retraction procedure may be initiated.

Investigation of Misconduct

In cases of suspected academic misconduct, the editorial office conducts investigations in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Authors will receive a request for explanation. Based on the results of the investigation, the editorial office may take the following actions:

  • rejection of the manuscript (if under review);
  • publication of a correction or an expression of concern;
  • retraction of a published article.

Corrections to Publications

Correction

If errors affecting the interpretation of results or the accuracy of the presented information are identified after publication, the editorial office may publish a correction linked to the original article.

Erratum

An erratum is published in cases where errors occurred during the editorial process (e.g., technical or editorial inaccuracies).

Corrigendum

A corrigendum is used to correct significant errors made by the authors in the article.

All corrections must be approved by the editorial board.

Correction Procedure

Corrections may be initiated by:

  • authors;
  • editors;
  • readers.

The editorial office evaluates the request and, if necessary, consults with the authors or external experts. After a decision is made, the correction is published as a separate document linked to the corresponding article.

Retraction of Articles

The editorial office may decide to retract an article in cases where:

  • the research results are found to be unreliable;
  • fabricated or manipulated data were used;
  • the article contains plagiarism;
  • the research has already been published elsewhere without proper citation;
  • authorship fraud has been identified;
  • the peer review process has been compromised;
  • the research violates ethical standards.

The decision to retract an article is made by the Editor-in-Chief following an appropriate investigation.

After retraction:

  • a watermark “Retraction” is placed on the article page;
  • a separate notice “Retraction: [article title]” is published;
  • the notice is assigned its own DOI.

Withdrawal of Manuscripts by Authors

Authors may withdraw their manuscript before publication. To do so, they must submit an official letter to the editorial office explaining the reasons for withdrawal, signed by all authors.

Additional Provisions

Paper Mills

If it is established that an article is part of a group of works produced using so-called “paper mills,” the editorial office may retract such publication as part of systemic academic misconduct.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

Authors must transparently disclose the use of artificial intelligence tools in the preparation of text, images, or other materials.

Undisclosed use of such systems may be considered a violation of publication ethics and may serve as grounds for retraction.

The editorial office reserves the right to check manuscripts for the use of generative AI systems.

Authorship Manipulation

Articles may be retracted in cases of:

  • false attribution of authorship;
  • use of чужих personal data or ORCID identifiers;
  • hidden or coercive authorship.

Expression of Concern

In cases where there are reasonable suspicions regarding the reliability of a publication but a final decision has not yet been made, the editorial office may issue an Expression of Concern.

Such a statement:

  • is assigned its own DOI;
  • is linked to the corresponding article;
  • remains available until the editorial investigation is completed.

Availability of Retracted Articles

Retracted articles remain available in the journal archives and on scientific platforms with a clear “Retraction” label.

Complete removal of materials is possible only in exceptional cases предусмотрених applicable legislation (e.g., copyright violations, court orders, or protection of personal data).