Banber Erevani hamalsarani. Sots'iologia.
E - ISSN | : | 2738-263X |
P - ISSN | : | 2579-2938 |
"Yerevan State University Publishing House" in its publishing activities adheres to the principles of publication ethics accepted by the international community, as reflected in the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE, https://publicationethics.org/guidance/Guidelines ) and the Singapore Statement on the Integrity of Research Work (https://www.wcrif.org/downloads/main-website/singapore-statements/223-singpore-statement-a4size/file).
To avoid any unfair practices in publishing activities (plagiarism, presenting false information, etc.) and to ensure high quality of scientific publications and public recognition of the author’s scientific results, each member of the Editorial Board, publishers, authors, reviewers, and institutions involved in the publishing process shall adhere to ethical standards, rules, and regulations and take any reasonable steps to prevent their violations. Compliance with these ethical guidelines by all the parties ensures authors’ intellectual property rights, improves the quality of the Journal, and excludes a possible misuse of copyright material in the interests of particular individuals.
The editor should respond promptly and take reasonable measures when an ethical complaint occurs concerning a submitted manuscript or a published paper, and the editor should immediately contact and consult with the author. In these cases, editors are obliged to publish a written formal retraction or correction when needed.
When submitting to the journal, authors (groups of authors) are aware that they bear responsibility for the novelty and validity of scientific results, which implies adhering to the following principles:
The Editor-in-Chief shall evaluate the intellectual content of the manuscript regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, origin, citizenship, social status, or political preferences of the author.
The Editor-in-Chief shall not allow the paper to be published if there is sufficient evidence to believe that it is plagiarism.
The Editor-in-Chief shall decide on the publication of materials according to the following main criteria:
The Editor-in-Chief shall:
Manuscripts are peer-reviewed by a minimum of two peers in the same field. The reviewers submit their reports on the manuscripts along with their recommendations to the Editor-in-Chief. The manuscript received for review shall be treated as a confidential document that cannot be passed for discussion or examination to a third party unless authorized by the Editorial Board.
The editorial board makes impartial decisions exclusively based on the professional level and quality of the materials provided,
A decision on publication is made on the basis of the quality of the research and its relevance.
Authorship of the manuscript
These authorship criteria are commonly used to determine who should be listed as an author in a manuscript. It ensures that those listed as authors have made substantial contributions to the research and are willing to take responsibility for the content. To be listed as an author, an individual should meet the following criteria:
By adhering to these criteria, the manuscript can accurately represent the contributions and responsibilities of each author. It also helps maintain ethical standards in scholarly publications.
According to the guidelines on authorship by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and COPE, individuals who have contributed to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship should be acknowledged in the "Acknowledgements" section of the manuscript. However, it is important to obtain their written permission before including their names in the acknowledgments.
The corresponding author plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of the author list. They should make sure that all individuals who have made significant contributions to the research are included as appropriate coauthors, while also ensuring that no individuals who have not contributed are included. Additionally, the corresponding author should confirm that all coauthors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript before it is submitted for publication.
Informed Consent
The Journal requires its authors to follow ethical guidelines that govern our work, especially including social studies, surveys, social experiments, and communication with various social groups in terms of social work and social assistance. For instance, gathering data from minors usually requires obtaining permission from their parents or legal guardians. All research participants must provide their consent to be part of a study, and they should receive relevant information to make an informed decision about their participation. This means that participants should be fully informed about the study's details before giving their consent. Researchers must obtain explicit permission from the participant (and parents or guardians if the participant is a minor) before interacting with them or making them the focus of the study. Generally, this permission is obtained in writing, although in some cases, completion of a task, such as a survey, may serve as informed consent.
Research participants have the right to decline participation without facing any negative consequences. Universities that fund research projects resulting in submissions to our Journal are encouraged to have an Institutional Review Board (IRB) that oversees all research conducted at the institution. Consequently, anyone conducting research affiliated with the university must submit their study for IRB approval before commencing the research. If a university where the research has been conducted, does not have IRB, we require our author(s) to describe the methodology in detail, including every stage of the research procedure, and stating no conflict with the Research ethics of our Journal.
Researchers are obligated to adhere to a code of ethics that includes the following protections for research subjects:
For a research participant's consent to be considered voluntary and informed, the person involved should have the legal capacity to provide consent and must be in a situation where they can freely choose to participate without any form of force, fraud, deceit, coercion, or undue influence. The participant should possess sufficient knowledge and understanding of the study's purpose, method, potential risks, inconveniences, and possible effects on their health or well-being resulting from their involvement in the research.
The consent form that study participants sign should cover the following key points:
Disclosure and conflicts of interest
It is crucial for authors to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. This transparency helps to ensure the integrity and credibility of the research. Financial conflicts of interest, such as funding sources or stock ownership, should be disclosed, as well as non-financial conflicts, such as personal relationships or affiliations. It is also important to disclose all sources of financial support for the work, including grant numbers or reference numbers. This level of disclosure promotes transparency and allows readers to assess any potential biases that may exist.