Publication Ethics

The journal’s principles of ethics in scientific publications

General Provisions

The journal “Vestnik Gosfilmofond Rossii” adheres to international standards of publication ethics developed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All participants in the publishing process – authors, editors, reviewers, publishers – are obliged to comply with ethical norms and standards.

Ethical responsibilities of authors

  • Present original, previously unpublished research.
  • Ensure absence of plagiarism and correct formatting of borrowed materials.
  • Ensure reliability of data and correctness of results.
  • Indicate all those who made a significant contribution to the research.
  • Report any errors found after publication.

Ethical responsibilities of the editorial board

  • Ensure objectivity and transparency of the editorial process.
  • Make decisions on publication solely on the basis of the scientific value of the work.
  • Maintain confidentiality of submitted materials until publication.
  • Avoid conflicts of interest in reviewing and publishing.

Ethical responsibilities of reviewers

  • Conduct an objective and reasoned assessment of the article.
  • Maintain confidentiality of the materials received.
  • Notify the editors of any conflicts of interest.
  • Do not use the information received for personal purposes.

Conflict of interest

All participants in the publication process have a responsibility to disclose potential conflicts of interest that may influence the results or interpretation of the reported work.

Unfair practices

The editors reserve the right to reject or retract a publication if they discover:

  • Plagiarism
  • Falsification of data
  • Multiple submission of the same work
  • Violation of third party rights

Rights and Licenses

All articles published in the journal are protected by copyright and are distributed in compliance with the relevant license agreements. Publication of materials is free of charge.