Editorial Policies

The scientific journal Computer Systems and Information Technologies is a peer-reviewed open access academic journal founded by Khmelnytskyi National University. The journal publishes original research results in the fields of computer science, information technologies, and related interdisciplinary areas.

The main goal of the journal is to disseminate new theoretical and applied research results, promote the development of modern computer systems and information technologies, and provide a platform for international scientific communication and collaboration.

Subject Areas

The journal accepts manuscripts covering, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • computer science and algorithms;

  • software engineering;

  • information systems and technologies;

  • computer engineering and embedded systems;

  • artificial intelligence and machine learning;

  • data analysis and data processing;

  • cybersecurity and information protection;

  • computer networks and telecommunications;

  • cloud computing and big data technologies;

  • intelligent systems and digital transformation.

The journal's editorial board adheres to the following principles and recommendations of international organizations:

1. COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)

The journal shall adhere to the ethical standards established by COPE:

  • Transparency throughout the submission, peer review, and publication processes.
  • Impartiality and independence of both editors and reviewers.
  • Academic integrity — the avoidance of plagiarism, data fabrication, and duplicate publications.
  • Accurate authorship — a clear definition of each author’s contribution.
  • Handling of complaints — establishment of open and clear procedures for reviewing appeals and ethics-related complaints.
  • Retraction and correction of articles – a clear procedure for retractions, corrections, and error notifications.

2. WAME (World Association of Medical Editors, principles for editors across all disciplines)

WAME recommendations may be applied in a broader context:

  • Editorial independence – editorial decisions are made free from pressure by sponsors, institutions, or commercial interests.
  • Conflicts of interest – all authors, reviewers, and editors are obligated to disclose them.
  • Peer review ensures objective, fair, and timely expert evaluation.
  • Funding transparency requires the disclosure of information regarding grants, sponsors, and sources of research funding.
  • Support for early-career researchers promotes the publication of work by investigators at the beginning of their careers.

3. DORA (San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment)

The journal must uphold the principles of fair assessment of scientific activity:

  • Not to be limited by bibliometric indicators (impact factor, h-index), but to evaluate research based on its quality, novelty, and contribution to science.
  • To value various types of research outcomes—software, data, algorithms, technical solutions—and not only articles.
  • Recognition of interdisciplinary research as equivalent to traditional publications.
  • Promotion of open science – publication of preprints, and open access to data and code.

4. ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors – general principles applicable to all sciences)

  • Authorship criteria. An author is defined as an individual who has made a substantial contribution to the work.
  • Research ethics. Adherence to standards concerning data management, human subjects, and experimental procedures.
  • Data openness. Encouragement of authors to preserve and provide access to research data.

5. Other contemporary principles (Open Science, Plan S, FAIR Data)

  • Open Access – facilitating open access to scientific outputs.
  • FAIR principles for data (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) – ensuring findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability of data.
  • Plan S – supporting publication policies in open journals and repositories.