Editorial Board Guidelines

Editorial Board consists of scholars, scientists and researchers who are experts in subject area covered by this Publication.

Considering that Publication is registered in Ukraine, all members of Editorial Board once a year must complete questionnaire to stay in compliance with all regulatory requirements and be able to maintain category “A” rating by this academic publication. Following is required:

  • Have appropriate academic degree and professional designation and be affiliated with research/educational institution;
  • Conduct research (publications) that is covered by aim and scope of this Publication;
  • Have no less than 3 publications in the last 5 years, indexed by the Web of Science Core Collection and/or Scopus databases that are published in at least 2 publications/professional journals.

If any of the members are not compliant with above requirements or do not actively participate in Editorial Board activities, such member may be removed or replaced.

Please note that we are accepting applications to Editorial Board. If you are interested and would like to apply, please email us at ser@fta.org.ua and attach your resume (CV).

Editor-in-Chief Responsibilities

Editor in Chief is a subject matter expert in research covered by the Publication. His/her key responsibility is to decide which of submitted articles should be published by the Publication. Chief Editor ensures compliance with COPE Core practices by all parties of the Publication. His/her responsibilities include but not limited to following:

  • Participate in initial qualification process, editing articles for accuracy, grammar, and style;
  • Establish editorial policy, defining the aims and scope, and approve Publication procedures and policies;
  • To ensure only high-quality content is accepted for publication;
  • Analyze published papers to determine strategic direction for this Publication;
  • Representation of this Publication at all levels to maintain high image;
  • Communicate and consult authors and other participants on Publication policies and procedures, COPE requirements, as well as resolving any non-compliance issues;
  • Attracting new authors to Publication;
  • Appoint editorial board members and Deputy Chief Editor.

Deputy Editor-in-Chief Responsibilities

Deputy editor-in-chief may have similar responsibility to an Editor-in-Chief except for appointing editorial board members. This status helps avoid conflict of interest that may arise in connection with submitted papers, resolve questionable situations, as well as relieve editor in chief. Deputy should meet following criteria:

  • Have no personal or financial ties with the editor in chief;
  • In case of conflict of interest exist between author(s) and editor-in-chief, act independent according to Publication standards and policies and COPE guidelines.

Editorial Board Members

Editorial Board member could be brought to provide their expert opinion on accepting academic research for publishing, and invited to review. Also, members have following responsibilities:

  • Present Publication at various levels to improve its image;
  • Solicit and attract new authors;
  • Provide suggestions on process improvement.