Scientific journal

Fundamental research

ISSN 1812-7339

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ИФ РИНЦ = 1,798

Principles of academic freedom and academic responsibility

The editorial board confirms the independence of editorial decisions and uses double-blind peer review. We have transparent procedures for complaints, appeals, publication of corrections, and retractions. We require declarations of conflicts of interest and sources of funding, compliance with research ethics, and data handling rules. If there are signs of misconduct, we investigate and act on the results. If the publication of technical details creates an unreasonable risk, we may restrict them and will explain this to the reader.

Principles of scientific freedom

Scientific freedom means that researchers have the right to choose which questions to study, which methods to use, and which conclusions to draw. They should not be pressured by sponsors, agencies, employers, editors, or reviewers. Freedom includes the right to publish results—including negative and replication results—and to openly discuss the work of colleagues: to ask questions, propose alternative interpretations, and conduct repeated data analyses. No one has the right to force an author to include "necessary" references. There can be no reprisals for correct methods and reasoned positions. If a sincere error is found in an article, the author has the right to correct it without stigmatization.

The limits of freedom

Freedom does not override the law and ethics. It ends where there is a risk of real harm to people, animals, ecosystems, or safety; where the rights of third parties are violated (personal data, trade secrets, intellectual property); where methods and data are presented dishonestly or mislead the reader. In such cases, the editorial board may restrict publication or request revisions.

Principles of scientific responsibility

Scientific responsibility means honesty and accuracy in everything from data collection to the presentation of results. The author does not engage in plagiarism, fabrication, or falsification, correctly processes images and statistics, and carefully formats borrowings. The description of methods should allow the work to be verified and reproduced; whenever possible, data, materials, and code are made available, and research limitations are honestly indicated.

If humans or animals are involved in the research, the author has obtained ethical committee approval and informed consent; requirements for the protection of personal and sensitive data are met. Sources of funding, affiliations, and the role of the sponsor are fully disclosed. Authorship is reserved for those who have made a significant scientific contribution and are willing to take responsibility for the content; there should be no "honorary" or "hidden" authors.

Simultaneous submission of the same manuscript to different journals is not allowed; duplicate publications are not permitted. After publication, the author is ready to promptly correct any errors identified or support retraction if necessary.

If details of the work are potentially dangerous if misused, the author and the editorial team consider what information really needs to be published and what does not, and explain to the reader why. Generative AI is not the author; its use is disclosed, and responsibility for facts, originality, and rights remains with humans. Confidential materials cannot be uploaded to open AI services.