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Criteria for the Selection of Articles for Publication
Criteria for the Selection of Articles for Publication
1. General Principles of Selection
Only those scholarly articles are accepted for publication that simultaneously:
- correspond to the journal’s scope;
- demonstrate scientific novelty and value;
- comply with the principles of academic integrity and publication ethics;
- receive positive results from independent peer review.
The decision on publication is made based on a combination of criteria rather than a single indicator.
2. Thematic Relevance
The article must:
- correspond to the journal’s scope and aims;
- be relevant to contemporary educational challenges at the national and/or international level.
Articles that do not correspond to the journal’s scope are not sent for peer review.
3. Scientific Novelty and Originality
The article must:
- present original scientific results, concepts, or interpretations;
- clearly define the scholarly contribution of the author(s);
- not duplicate previously published work (including self-plagiarism).
The following are rejected:
- compilative reviews lacking analytical novelty;
- purely descriptive texts without scientific analysis;
- materials fully or partially generated by AI tools without substantial human contribution.
4. Methodological Rigor
The article must:
- include clearly formulated aims and research questions;
- present a logically and scientifically justified methodology;
- demonstrate appropriate use of research methods;
- ensure coherence between aims, methods, results, and conclusions.
Significant methodological flaws constitute grounds for rejection.
5. Quality of Results and Conclusions
The following are evaluated:
- validity and reliability of results;
- adequacy of data interpretation;
- logical consistency and evidence-based conclusions;
- alignment of conclusions with the stated aims.
Declarative or insufficiently substantiated conclusions reduce the likelihood of publication.
6. Scientific and/or Practical Significance
The article must:
- demonstrate clear theoretical, methodological, or applied value;
- show potential impact on:
- scientific research;
- educational practice;
- education policy or governance.
7. Quality of the Literature Review
The evaluation includes:
- relevance and recency of sources (primarily from the last 5–7 years);
- use of international scholarly publications;
- accuracy of citation;
- completeness and relevance of the reference list.
An insufficient or outdated literature review may lead to revision or rejection.
8. Compliance with Formatting Requirements
The article must:
- comply with the journal’s structure and submission guidelines;
- meet requirements regarding language, style, tables, and figures;
- contain a properly formatted reference list.
Significant non-compliance may result in rejection without peer review.
9. Academic Integrity and Ethics
The following are mandatory checks:
- absence of plagiarism;
- correctness of authorship;
- disclosure of conflicts of interest;
- compliance with research ethics standards;
- appropriate and declared use of AI tools.
Violations of academic integrity are grounds for rejection or retraction.
10. Peer Review Outcomes
Articles may be recommended for publication if they:
- receive positive or conditionally positive peer review reports;
- are revised in accordance with reviewers’ comments;
- undergo repeated evaluation if required.
The Editorial Board reserves the right to reject an article, even with positive reviews, if it:
- does not align with the journal’s strategic focus;
- violates editorial or ethical policies.
11. Final Decision
The final decision on publication is made by:
- the Editor-in-Chief;
- in agreement with the Editorial Board;
- based on expert evaluations and editorial policy.
12. Final Provision
Submission of a manuscript to the journal signifies that the author has read and agrees with these Selection Criteria.
