The journal is committed to meeting high standards of ethical behavior approved by the Ethical Code of the Scientist of Ukraine and by the Committee of Publication Ethics (COPE) at all stages of the publication process.

All materials are published after they are recommended by the academic board of V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University.

Authors, editors, and reviewers should stick to the principles outlined in:

Ethical Code of the Scientist of Ukraine

Academic Integrity for Authors

Academic Integrity for Editors

"Cognition, Communication, Discourse" adheres to COPE guidelines for retractions.

We adhere to clear ethical principles to ensure that content is produced and disseminated responsibly and ethically.

Accuracy and fact-checking. We publish only reliable information, thoroughly fact-checking before publication, and promptly correcting any errors in a transparent manner.

Editorial independence. Our decisions are independent; third parties are not able to influence the content.

Transparency. We openly declare any conflicts of interest or connections with third parties, providing clear links to sources and contributors.

Diversity and inclusion. We respect and support diversity by representing different perspectives in our content.

Privacy. We respect the right to privacy, protecting personal information in accordance with applicable laws.

Copyright. We respect intellectual property and avoid copyright infringement.

Non-discrimination. We do not publish content that discriminates against individuals or groups on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.

Responsibility. We take full responsibility for the content we publish and respond promptly to comments and complaints.