Author’s statement, plagiarism and borrowing, disclosure of competing interests
Copyright and Open Access
Principles of publishing ethics
Peer-reviewing
Author’s copy
Checklist
Structure of article
References
Peer-reviewing
Material submitted for publication in the Journal is subjected to obligatory peer-review in accordance with the Procedure for reviewing and publishing of manuscripts in the "Geosystems of Transition Zones" Journal. Submissions may be returned to authors prior to reviewing if they do not comply with the publishing requirements.
The article with copies of reviews and editorial notes is sent to the author. Returning a manuscript for revision does not mean its acceptance for publication. In the editorial file, the author finalizes the material and sends it along with a response letter. A response letter must be written in a file with a review or editorial report.
In this letter author should:
• point-by-point respond to the peer-reviewer’s comments;
• indicate exactly what revisions were made in the article;
• write a convincing, polite objection if, in the opinion of the author, the reviewer is wrong.
The Editorial Board, on the basis of at least 2 reviews and the author's response, makes a decision on publication or rejection within 3 months from the date of receipt of the material. A motivated refusal to publish or a decision of acceptance is sent to the author.
Reviews remain deposited in the Editorial Office for 5 years.