Publication Ethics

The Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board, and Editorial Staff of the journal "Archaeological Heritage" adhere to internationally recognized principles of publication ethics, drawing on the practices of reputable scientific journals in the field. To prevent unethical practices such as incorrect references and unreliable information in publishing, uphold the high scientific quality of the journal, and ensure public trust in the authors' results, all stakeholders involved in the publication process including the Editorial Board, authors, reviewers, the publisher, and the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology must adhere to established ethical norms, rules, and standards. Additionally, they are responsible for implementing preventive measures to minimize the risk of ethical breaches.

The Editorial Board of Archaeological Heritage reserves the right to reject submissions that violate these ethical standards, particularly in the following instances:

  • Ethical conduct in scientific publishing: This encompasses the adherence to a set of professional norms guiding authors, reviewers, editors, publishers, and readers throughout the processes of manuscript preparation, publication, dissemination, and utilization of scientific knowledge. Any misappropriation of intellectual property or misuse of material may carry legal repercussions.

Ethical Principles Governing the Activities of Editors:

  • Editors must ensure meticulous evaluation of the scientific significance and veracity of all submitted materials.
  • Manuscript assessment must be impartial, focusing solely on the intellectual content and scientific merit, regardless of the author’s identity.
  • Unpublished data incorporated within submitted manuscripts must remain confidential and must not be exploited for personal advantage nor disclosed to third parties.
  • Articles suspected of plagiarism or intellectual dishonesty must not be published.
  • Editors bear responsibility for rectifying any infringements of rights arising in the course of publication.
  • Provided sufficient submissions are available, no single author should have multiple articles published simultaneously across different issues.

Ethical Principles Governing the Activities of Reviewers:

  • Review manuscripts are confidential documents; reviewers must not share or disclose their contents without prior approval from the Editorial Board.
  • Reviewers are obliged to provide an objective, substantiated evaluation of the research findings, avoiding personal criticism of the authors.
  • Any novel scientific insights contained within the manuscript must not be exploited for personal benefit.
  • If a reviewer perceives a lack of expertise applicable to the manuscript or detects a conflict of interest with the author, they must promptly notify the Editorial Board and abstain from the review process.

Ethical Principles Governing the Activities of Authors:

  • Authors are expected to present truthful, accurate representations of their research findings; fabrications or falsifications of data are strictly forbidden.
  • All research and results presented must be original, with appropriate acknowledgment of all sources and references. Excessive self-citation, incorrect referencing, appropriation of others' work, or paraphrasing without attribution constitutes academic misconduct.
  • All individuals who have significantly contributed to the research should be properly recognized; listing unparticipating individuals as authors is unacceptable.
  • Simultaneous submission of manuscripts to multiple journals is prohibited, as is publishing content that has already appeared elsewhere.
  • Authors are responsible for promptly informing the journal’s editorial office of any significant errors or inaccuracies discovered post-submission or post-publication.

In the Event of a Conflict of Interest:

Proactive measures are essential to maintain ethical publishing standards and prevent conflicts of interest among involved parties. The following obligations apply:

Editor:

  • Must inquire about potential conflicts of interest from all participants in the publication process.
  • If conflicts emerge after publication, appropriate corrective actions must be undertaken.

Author:

  • Must disclose any known or potential conflicts of interest within the cover letter accompanying the submission.
  • Should explicitly state the institutional affiliation and funding sources related to the research.
  • If no conflicts exist, a declaration to that effect should be clearly stated.

Reviewer:

  • Must promptly inform the Editor-in-Chief of any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from the review process.
  • Any violations of publication ethics, whether committed by editors, authors, or reviewers, whether regarding published or unpublished material, must be subject to investigation.