Kyiv journal of modern psychology and psychotherapy

The Code of Ethics is a commitment made by all parties involved (editors, reviewers and authors) in the process of preparing, selecting, reviewing and publishing scientific articles in the field of psychology in order to guarantee the utmost rigor in their work in order to achieve scientific progress and to be recognized by the scientific community for its quality. It adheres to the ethical principles of authorship and contribution developed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

The scientific journal "Kyiv Journal of Modern Psychology and Psychotherapy" considers its editorial, scientific and professional independence as a fundamental principle and does not accept sponsorship from public or private institutions. Independent, not endogamous scientific criteria are always followed, and there are no obligations to political, business or financial interests, or to pressure groups or certain scientific circles.

The journal's editorial processes do not discriminate against authors, editors, or reviewers based on their personal characteristics or identities, and we are fully committed to integrating diversity in all its aspects, as well as promoting inclusion and equality at every stage of the editorial process.

The scientific journal "Kyiv Journal of Modern Psychology and Psychotherapy" is guided by principles of ethical integrity, based on honesty in all stages, fields, and dimensions of scientific research. This includes rigorous research practices, prioritizing transparency and clarity in the review and publication process, promoting respect between participants and research subjects, and taking responsibility for ensuring compliance with the best practices contained in this Code of Ethics.

All comments, concerns, complaints or claims received by any of the involved parties will be considered in accordance with this Code of Ethics and, in cases not covered by this Code, will follow the recommendations compiled by COPE. All issues will be discussed by the editorial team of the Scientific Journal "Kyiv Journal of Modern Psychology and Psychotherapy", which will provide advice on best practices in editorial ethics and inform all involved parties of the most appropriate solutions.

Any person, whether affiliated with the journal or not, who believes that these ethical guidelines have not been followed at any stage of the publication process may contact the editorial team of the journal directly.

The Scientific Journal "Kyiv Journal of Modern Psychology and Psychotherapy" is committed to adhering to the COPE Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scientific Publications, encouraging everyone involved in the editorial process to adhere to these principles.

All studies involving human or animal experiments must be approved by an authorized Ethics Committee in accordance with the legal standards governing international research. In addition, authors must include in the manuscript a clear reference that all research procedures were conducted in accordance with relevant laws and institutional guidelines.

In the case of studies involving human subjects, authors must ensure that the study was conducted in accordance with the Ethical Principles of Medical Research Involving Human Subjects of the World Medical Association (Declaration of Helsinki). The scientific journal "Kyiv Journal of Modern Psychology and Psychotherapy" supports respect for participants and their right to privacy, whose participation must be guaranteed by signing an “informed consent” form and anonymization in the study. Similarly, all studies conducted with minors must be explicitly approved by their parents, guardians, or legal representatives.

Freedom of expression is a fundamental right, and the Editorial Board will not approve or reject any submission that contains false statements that are damaging to the reputation of individuals, groups, or organizations. The Editorial Board will review and respond to any allegations of defamation that it may receive regarding any submission.

All retraction, correction, or expression of illegitimate concerns regarding journal publications will be reviewed and considered in accordance with COPE guidelines. If it is determined that an author has made an error, the journal will publish a correction, while if the error is the fault of the journal, a correction will be published. Retractions will be published in cases where a very serious error has been made that casts doubt on the results or conclusions obtained, or in cases where there is evidence that the manuscript contains substantial or partial plagiarism.

In cases where the Editorial Board deems it necessary, it may exceptionally decide to withdraw a work already published to comply with legal obligations. These cases may include concerns about a defamatory manuscript that violates laws on personal integrity or privacy, is the subject of a court decision, or may pose a serious threat to human health. In these circumstances, in addition to the withdrawal of the manuscript, its withdrawal will be announced in the appropriate section of the website.

The editor is responsible for the publication of copyrighted works and is guided by the following basic principles:

When deciding on a publication, the editor of the scientific journal should base their decision on the accuracy of the submitted data and the scientific relevance of the work;
The editor should evaluate the scientific content of the manuscript, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious views, origin, nationality, social status, and/or political preferences of the authors;
Unpublished data obtained from submitted manuscripts should not be used for personal purposes or transmitted to third parties without the written consent of the author. The information or ideas obtained during the editing and related to the possible benefits should be kept confidential and not used for personal gain;
The editor should not allow the publication of information if there is sufficient reason to believe that it is plagiarism;
The editor, together with the publisher, should not leave unanswered the claims concerning the manuscripts or published materials, and also in the event of a conflict situation, take all necessary measures to restore the infringed rights.

The reviewer carries out scientific examination of the copyrighted materials impartially and should abide by the following principles:

The manuscript received for reviewing should be treated as a confidential document that cannot be transmitted for review or discussion to third parties who do not have editorial authority;
The reviewer is obliged to give an objective and reasoned assessment of the results of the study. The reviewer's personal criticism of the author is unacceptable;
The unpublished data obtained from submitted manuscripts should not be used by a reviewer for personal purposes;
A reviewer who does not believe he or she is sufficiently qualified to evaluate the manuscript, or who cannot be objective, as in the event of a conflict of interests with the author or organization, should advise the editor to exclude him/her from reviewing the manuscript.

The author (or team of authors) is aware that they bear primary responsibility for the novelty and reliability of the results of scientific research, which implies compliance with the following principles:

The author(s) of the article should provide reliable research results. Obviously inaccurate or falsified data are unacceptable;
The author(s) should ensure that the results of the study presented in the submitted manuscript are completely original. Borrowed snippets or statements should contain the obligatory references to their author(s) and source(s). Excessive borrowing, as well as plagiarism in any form, such as not including quotations or giving improper citations, paraphrases, or appropriation of the results of other people's research, are unethical and unacceptable;
The contributions of all individuals who have influenced the course of the study should be acknowledged, in particular, the article should include the references to works that were relevant to the study;
Authors should not submit a manuscript that has been submitted to another journal and is under review, as well as an article already published in another journal;
All the persons who have made significant contributions to the study should be named as the co-authors of the article. It is inadmissible to name individuals who did not participate in the study.
If the author(s) reveals errors or inaccuracies in the article at the stage of its reviewing or after its publication, they should notify the editorial board as soon as possible.

Conflict of interest policy
All participants in the editorial process (authors, editors, reviewers):
• are obliged to declare potential conflicts of interest;
• cannot participate in the review of manuscripts in the event of such conflicts;
• must ensure the objectivity, transparency and integrity of the publication process