Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
Clinical Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine publishes a number of medical articles. Most of these articles are on behalf of scientific societies and other similar organizations. As part of this objective, "Clinical Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine" itself adopts a neutral position on issues. Those Journal serve to further academic discussions of topics, irrespective of their nature.
Publication of an article in an academic peer-reviewed journal serves several functions, one of which is to validate and preserve the "minutes" of research. It is therefore of immense importance that these "minutes" are accurate and trustworthy. The act of publishing involves many parties, each of which plays an important role in achieving these aims. It therefore follows that the author, the journal editor, the peer-reviewer, the publisher and the owner of Society-owned journals have responsibilities to meet expected ethical standards at all stages in their involvement from submission to publication of an article.
Clinical Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine is committed to meeting and upholding standards of ethical behaviour at all stages of the publication process. We follow closely the industry associations, such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICJME), World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), and The European Association of Science Editors (EASE), that set standards and provide guidelines for best practices in order to meet these requirements. Editor and publisher adhere to Editorial Policy Statements, developed by The Council of Science Editors (CSE), that cover the responsibilities and rights of editors of peer-reviewed journals. Below is a summary of our key expectations of editors, peer-reviewers and authors.
1. ETHICAL EXPECTATIONS
Editors responsibilities
• To act in a balanced, objective and fair way while carrying out their expected duties, without discrimination on grounds of gender, sexual orientation, religious or political beliefs, ethnic or geographical origin of the authors.
• To handle submissions for sponsored supplements or special issues in the same way as other submissions, so that articles are considered and accepted solely on their academic merit and without commercial influence.
• To adopt and follow reasonable procedures in the event of complaints of an ethical or conflict nature, in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Society where appropriate. To give authors a reasonable opportunity to respond to any complaints. All complaints should be investigated no matter when the original publication was approved. Documentation associated with any such complaints should be retained.
Reviewers responsibilities
• To contribute to the decision-making process, and to assist in improving the quality of the published paper by reviewing the manuscript objectively, in a timely manner
• To maintain the confidentiality of any information supplied by the editor or author. To not retain or copy the manuscript.
• To alert the editor to any published or submitted content that is substantially similar to that under review.
• To be aware of any potential conflicts of interest (financial, institutional, collaborative or other relationships between the reviewer and author) and to alert the editor to these, if necessary withdrawing their services for that manuscript.
• To follow in his work to "Singapore Statement on Research Integrity"
Authors responsibilities
• To maintain accurate records of data associated with their submitted manuscript, and to supply or provide access to these data, on reasonable request. Where appropriate and where allowed by employer, funding body and others who might have an interest, to deposit data in a suitable repository or storage location, for sharing and further use by others.
• To confirm/assert that the manuscript as submitted is not under consideration or accepted for publication elsewhere. Where portions of the content overlap with published or submitted content, to acknowledge and cite those sources. Additionally, to provide the editor with a copy of any submitted manuscript that might contain overlapping or closely related content.
• To confirm that all the work in the submitted manuscript is original and to acknowledge and cite content reproduced from other sources. To obtain permission to reproduce any content from other sources.
• To be ensure that any studies involving human or animal subjects conform to national, local and institutional laws and requirements (e.g. WMA Declaration of Helsinki, NIH Policy on Use of laboratory Animals, EU Directive on Use of Animals) and confirm that approval has been sought and obtained where appropriate. Authors should obtain express permission from human subjects and respect their privacy.
• To declare any potential conflicts of interest (e.g. where the author has a competing interest (real or apparent) that could be considered or viewed as exerting an undue influence on his or her duties at any stage during the publication process).
• To notify promptly the journal editor or publisher if a significant error in their publication is identified. To cooperate with the editor and publisher to publish an erratum, addendum, corrigendum notice, or to retract the paper, where this is deemed necessary.
• To take full responsibility for any plagiarism of text, image or other type of graphics. Any related misconduct will be dealt in accordance with COPE algorithm.
Publisher or Society responsibilities
"Bionika" publisher, Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology and Russian Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists guarantee that all published materials compliant with standards above.
2. PROCEDURES FOR DEALING WITH UNETHICAL BEHAVIOUR
Identification of unethical behaviour
• Misconduct and unethical behaviour may be identified and brought to the attention of the editor and publisher at any time, by anyone.
• Whoever informs the editor of such conduct should provide sufficient information and evidence in order for an investigation to be initiated. All allegations should be taken seriously and treated in the same way, until a successful decision or conclusion is reached.
Investigation
• An initial decision should be taken by the editor, who should consult with or seek advice from the publisher, if appropriate.
• Evidence should be gathered, while avoiding spreading any allegations beyond those who need to know.
Minor breaches
Minor misconduct might be dealt with without the need to consult more widely. In any event, the author should be given the opportunity to respond to any allegations.
Serious breaches
Serious misconduct might require that the employers of the accused be notified. The editor, in consultation with the publisher or Society as appropriate, should make the decision whether or not to involve the employers, either by examining the available evidence themselves or by further consultation with a limited number of experts.
Outcomes (in increasing order of severity; may be applied separately or in conjunction)
• Informing or educating the author or reviewer where there appears to be a misunderstanding or misapplication of acceptable standards.
• A more strongly worded letter to the author or reviewer covering the misconduct and as a warning to future behaviour.
• Publication of a formal notice detailing the misconduct.
• Publication of an editorial detailing the misconduct.
• A formal letter to the head of the authors or reviewers department or funding agency.
• Formal retraction or withdrawal of a publication from the journal, in conjunction with informing the head of the author or reviewers department, Abstracting & Indexing services and the readership of the publication.
• Imposition of a formal embargo on contributions from an individual for a defined period.
• Reporting the case and outcome to a professional organisation or higher authority for further investigation and action.
Copyright and Licensing
All materials published in the scientific journal are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
This means that anyone is free to:
copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format;
adapt, remix, transform, and build upon the material, even for commercial purposes.
Under the following conditions:
proper attribution must be given (the author’s name, source, and a link to the license);
any changes made must be indicated;
no implication should be made that the licensor endorses the use of the material.
Authors’ Rights
Authors who submit materials for publication retain the copyright to their work and grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish it.
Authors are responsible for adhering to ethical standards and confirm that the submitted materials are original, free from plagiarism, and have not been previously published elsewhere.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Clinical Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine adheres to ethical standards established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and upholds the principles of transparency, objectivity, and academic integrity throughout all stages of the editorial and publishing process.
A conflict of interest arises when personal, financial, or professional relationships may influence or appear to influence the objectivity of an author, reviewer, or editor. Such conflicts may compromise the impartial evaluation of a manuscript or editorial decision-making, thus undermining trust in scientific communication.
Obligations of Authors:
Authors must disclose any circumstances that could be perceived as a conflict of interest, including:
sources of research funding;
participation in commercial or sponsored projects;
competing interests;
personal or professional affiliations relevant to the submitted work.
All potential conflicts must be disclosed at the time of manuscript submission and updated if new circumstances arise after publication.
Obligations of Reviewers:
Reviewers must declare any factors that may prevent them from providing an unbiased assessment, such as:
previous or ongoing collaboration with the authors;
institutional or financial connections;
personal relationships.
If any such situations exist, the reviewer is expected to decline the review invitation.
Obligations of Editors:
Editors must remain impartial in the handling of manuscripts. In the case of a potential conflict of interest:
the editor must recuse themselves from editorial decisions related to the affected manuscript;
any potential conflicts must be transparently declared.
Editorial Response:
If a conflict of interest is discovered – either during review or after publication – the editorial board reserves the right to:
publish a statement of clarification or correction;
issue a retraction if necessary;
take additional measures to preserve the integrity of the scientific record.
The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic ethics and encourages all participants in the publication process – authors, reviewers, and editors – to disclose potential conflicts of interest honestly and transparently to ensure scientific credibility and public trust.
Funding Policy and Publication Fees
The publication of articles in the journal Clinical Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine is subject to a publication fee, which is payable only after the article has been accepted for publication following the peer-review process.
The publication fee is 1100 UAH (for up to 12 pages). Each additional page is charged separately at a rate of 40 UAH per page. This fee covers expenses related to peer review, proofreading and editing, typesetting, and the hosting of the electronic version of the article.
Authors may request a printed copy of the journal at their own discretion. The cost of a printed copy is 800 UAH and must be paid in addition to the publication fee.
The journal does not charge a submission fee.
The journal does not receive external sponsorship or funding. Its operations are fully supported through publication fees, which ensures the quality of peer review, professional editing, and long-term archiving of published articles.
Retraction Policy
The editorial board of the journal adheres to the principles of academic integrity and international standards of publication ethics, particularly the guidelines provided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Retraction of a scientific article is considered a last resort, applied in cases of serious violations of ethical norms or academic misconduct.
Grounds for Retraction:
Discovery of falsified or unreliable data;
Plagiarism or improper use of other authors’ work;
Duplicate publication (simultaneous or repeated submission to multiple journals);
Significant errors that materially affect the findings or conclusions of the research;
Infringement of copyright or rights of third parties.
Retraction Procedure:
The decision to retract an article is made by the editorial board based on a thorough review of evidence and, if necessary, consultations with reviewers or the ethics committee.
In case of retraction, a corresponding notice is published on the journal’s website indicating the reasons for the retraction.
The original article is not removed, but all its electronic versions and database records are clearly marked as "RETRACTED," and a retraction statement is appended to the article.
Retraction information is also forwarded to indexing databases where the journal is listed.
Retraction is an important mechanism for maintaining scientific integrity, and the editorial board reserves the right to take appropriate action to ensure the quality and reliability of published research.
Ethical Research Policy
The journal adheres to high standards of research ethics, particularly in the field of medicine and healthcare. All studies submitted for publication must comply with ethical principles aimed at protecting the rights, safety, dignity, and well-being of research participants.
Key Requirements:
Ethical Approval
All clinical studies must have been approved by an appropriate ethics committee or institutional review board (IRB). The manuscript must clearly state that such approval was obtained, including the name of the committee, approval number, and date.
Informed Consent
Participation in the study must be voluntary. Written informed consent must be obtained from all participants or their legal representatives. The article should confirm that informed consent was secured.
Confidentiality
The privacy and personal data of participants must be protected. Authors must ensure the anonymity of patients and avoid disclosing identifying information unless explicit consent for publication has been granted.
Animal Research
Studies involving animals must comply with international and national standards for the humane treatment of animals. The manuscript should indicate that the study protocol was approved by a relevant ethics committee.
Compliance with International Standards
The journal supports adherence to the following international guidelines:
World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki
International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) Recommendations
COPE Guidelines on Ethics in Research and Publication
Author Responsibility
Authors bear full responsibility for ensuring compliance with ethical standards in the course of their research. Violations of ethical principles may result in rejection of the manuscript or retraction of a published article.
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