PEER REVIEW PROCESS
Texts put forward for publication are initially assessed by the editors, who may reject submissions at that stage if they break the journal’s code of ethics, lack originality, go beyond the journal’s scope or fail to meet author guidelines. Approved texts are then sent to independent reviewers from outside the author’s unit of academic affiliation who do not have any conflict of interests with the author. For texts from the sections "Articles", "Materials", "Contributions", at least two reviewers are appointed, for texts from the section "Review articles" - at least one reviewer. The principle of double anonymity is applied (authors and reviewers do not know each other’s identity), and the written reviews should contain a clear conclusion recommending that the text be accepted or rejected. The final decision over publication rests with the editor-in-chief. At each stage in the review process, the editors may seek the opinion of members of the Academic Advisory Board.
