Update to Editorial Policy and New Manuscript Requirements (NASU Resolution No. 22)

In order to completely sever scientific ties with the aggressor states, we kindly ask you to adhere to the following additional rules when reviewing and evaluating articles:

1. The Editorial Board categorically rejects any manuscript if at least one of the co-authors indicates an affiliation (place of work or study) with institutions of the Russian Federation or the Republic of Belarus. This applies to both primary employment and part-time positions.

2. Manuscripts based on research conducted with the financial support (grants, state-funded projects) of institutions from the aggressor states are not accepted for publication.

3. The Editorial Board is implementing a "cordon sanitaire" policy regarding citations. We strongly advise authors against citing works produced at RF/RB institutions, as well as referencing Russian scientific journals. Rationale: Citing such works artificially boosts their scientometric indicators (h-index, Impact Factor) in the Scopus/WoS databases, which the aggressor uses to promote its science. Attention to Reviewers: If you notice references to Russian sources in the reference list, please instruct the authors to either replace them with international or Ukrainian equivalents, or remove them entirely as ethically unacceptable.

4. It is strictly prohibited to involve scientists affiliated with RF and RB institutions in the peer-review process.

We urge you to be highly attentive when checking article metadata and reference lists. Compliance with these rules is mandatory to safeguard the Journal’s reputation and to execute the decisions of the NAS of Ukraine under martial law conditions.