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Ethics and Malpractice Policy

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
Transactions on Aerospace Research
Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation, Warsaw

1. Introduction

This Publishing Ethics and Malpractice Statement for Transactions on Aerospace Research embodies our commitment to the highest standards of integrity in scientific publishing. The statement delineates the ethical responsibilities and duties of all parties involved in the publication process: the publisher, editors, peer reviewers, and authors. In adhering to these standards, the journal ensures a rigorous, fair, and transparent peer-review process, safeguarding the integrity of the academic record.

2. Publisher’s Responsibilities

The publisher upholds the autonomy of editorial decisions, ensuring a clear separation between commercial interests and editorial content. The publisher is responsible for overseeing the entire publishing process, committed to protecting intellectual property rights and ensuring the accessibility and preservation of published content. Additionally, the publisher supports the communication of corrections, retractions, and apologies as necessary, maintaining the integrity of the academic record.

3. Editors’ Responsibilities

Editors bear the responsibility of making impartial and unbiased decisions, independent of commercial considerations, focusing solely on the academic merit and relevance of submissions. They ensure confidentiality in the review process, respect the intellectual independence of authors, and actively engage in enhancing the journal’s processes. The editors’ decisions are uninfluenced by the authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, citizenship, religious belief, political philosophy, or institutional affiliation. The journal’s Editors plays a crucial role in handling and resolving any conflicts between authors, reviewers, and the editorial staff. Transactions on Aerospace Research takes any and all allegations of research misconduct seriously. This includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism, citation manipulation, and data falsification/fabrication. Upon receiving an allegation, the journal follows COPE’s guidelines (or equivalent) to investigate and resolve the issue.

4. Reviewers’ Responsibilities

Reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the review process. They are required to treat manuscripts as confidential documents and refrain from using information obtained during the review for personal gain. Reviewers must objectively judge the quality of a manuscript on its own merit, respecting the intellectual independence of the authors. Personal criticism is inappropriate. Reviewers should avoid conflicts of interest, disclose any potential bias, and treat the manuscript as a confidential document, not to be shown or discussed with others except for specific advice. Reviewers must provide clear, complete, and cogent explanations for their judgments, especially for negative feedback, and notify the editor of any substantial similarity with other works.

5. Authors’ Responsibilities

Authors are expected to present a comprehensive and accurate account of their research, ensuring originality and proper citation of previous work. The submitted manuscript must contain detail and references to public sources of information sufficient for peers to replicate the work or verify its accuracy. Authors must cite and attribute publications influential in shaping the reported work and avoid using information obtained privately without explicit permission. The manuscript should not contain plagiarized material, falsified research data, or inappropriate fragmentation of research papers. Additionally, authors must inform the editor of related manuscripts under consideration elsewhere and avoid submitting the same research to multiple journals. Authors must secure any and all necessary permissions for the use of copyrighted material and ensure ethical compliance in research involving humans or animals.

6. Ethical Oversight and Handling of Unethical Publishing Behavior

The journal maintains ethical oversight throughout the publication process to uphold the standards expected in scientific publishing. In cases of unethical behavior, such as disputed authorship, research fraud, or plagiarism, the journal will investigate and act in accordance with COPE guidelines. Allegations of scientific misconduct or fraudulent publication will result in appropriate actions, including publication corrections, retractions, or article removal, with transparency in the resolution process. Such incidents will moreover be reported to the respective authorities.

7. Open Access and Fees

Transactions on Aerospace Research is an Open Access journal, offering increased visibility and impact for authors’ work. We do not charge any article processing charges or other publication fees. This approach aligns with our mission to disseminate cutting-edge research freely and widely.

8. Journal Policies on Data Sharing and Reproducibility

Transactions on Aerospace Research encourages authors to share their data and methods used in their research in a responsible and ethical manner. Authors are encouraged to provide access to data that supports their research findings, where appropriate and feasible, in accordance with disciplinary norms and expectations. The journal supports the replication and reproducibility of research and encourages authors to be transparent about the reproducibility of their results.

9. Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections

The journal provides a platform for post-publication discussion to facilitate scientific discourse.

Corrections, clarifications, retractions, and apologies may be published as needed to maintain the integrity of the academic record. Readers and authors are encouraged to engage in post-publication discussions to enhance the impact and accuracy of published research.

By adhering to these principles, Transactions on Aerospace Research upholds the integrity of the academic record and asserts its commitment to the highest standards of publishing ethics, reflecting the professional and ethical behavior expected in the scholarly community.

Submission Procedures and Copyright Policies

Transactions on Aerospace Research, published quarterly by the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation, adheres to a structured and ethical approach in its submission and review process.

The journal specifically focuses on scientific disciplines that align with the activities and interests of the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation. Authors seeking to publish in the journal are required to submit their manuscripts in English, and in an electronic format, preferably as *.docx or *.doc files. Detailed guidelines for authors, including formatting guidelines and requirements for the list of references, are available here [https://ilot.lukasiewicz.gov.pl/prace_ilot/en/how-to-submit/]. These guidelines are critical to ensure consistency and adherence to academic standards.

Authorship

The journal recognizes as authors only those individuals who have contributed significantly to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. The identification of authors at the head of the paper is essential, along with their respective affiliations. Any and all individuals who have made considerable but non-authorship contributions, such as technical assistance or financial support, should be listed in the acknowledgements. Importantly, the journal prohibits the attribution of authorship to individuals whose actual contributions were minimal or non-existent. The corresponding author is responsible for verifying and declaring that any others named as co-authors have seen the final version of the manuscript and have agreed to its submission for publication. No fictitious name may be given as an author or co-author. The corresponding author who submits a manuscript for publication accepts responsibility for having properly included all, and only, qualified co-authors.

Integrity of Submissions

Authors must declare that their articles are original, have not been published before, and are not currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. The journal requires authors to submit a hand-signed declaration, asserting their ownership of full copyright to all components of the manuscript, including texts, tables, and graphics. Furthermore, authors are required to provide written details concerning the scope of contributions from each author, sources of funding, and any support received from research institutions, associations, or other entities.

It is inappropriate to submit manuscripts with an obvious commercial intent. Authors should reveal to the Editors any potential conflict of interest, e.g., a consulting or financial interest in a company that might be affected by publication of the results contained in a manuscript. The authors should ensure that no contractual relations or proprietary considerations exist that might affect the publication of information in a submitted manuscript.

Review process

The review process begins with an initial assessment by the Editor-in-Chief or a Deputy Editor, who verifies the manuscript’s compliance with the thematic scope of the journal. Upon passing this initial review, the manuscript is then assigned to a particular Subject Editor, who has expertise in the relevant discipline. This Subject Editor is responsible for suggesting potential reviewers, ensuring that recommended alterations by reviewers are incorporated by the author, and ultimately accepting or rejecting the manuscript for publication.

Reviewers, selected on the grounds of their expertise and lack of affiliation with the author’s organization, are tasked with providing an objective and thorough evaluation of the manuscript. Reviewers will be chosen from institutions in at least two different countries, ensuring an international perspective. Reviewers are bound by a confidentiality clause and are obligated to report any ethical breaches such as plagiarism or auto-plagiarism. The identity of the reviewers remains unknown to the authors, preserving the integrity of the double-blind review process.

Each Reviewer indicates on the review form one of the following recommendations:

Accept as written with no need for any revisions
Accept with minor revisions with no second review necessary
Accept with minor revisions with no second review necessary
Require major revisions and allow text to reviewed again if resubmitted
Do not accept for publication.

Each Reviewer also provides detailed grounds for this decision, specifically indicating what revisions the Reviewer feels are necessary before the manuscript can be published.

The Reviewers’ recommendations and remarks are then forwarded to the Authors. The Subject Editor verifies whether any revisions requested by the Reviewers have been introduced by the Author and then recommends accepting or rejecting the manuscript for publication.

The Editor in Chief (or Deputy Editor in Chief) reserves the right to select Reviewers and to verify whether the Author has followed recommendations in the reviews. In justifiable cases the Editor-in-Chief (or Deputy Editor in Chief) may delegate those powers to a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of Transactions on Aerospace Research with expertise in the given field. The final decision on publishing each manuscript is taken by the Editor in Chief (or Deputy Editor in Chief).

The journal’s Editors plays a crucial role in handling and resolving any conflicts between authors, reviewers, and the editorial staff. The Editors are committed to maintaining the quality and coherence of the articles published. Any scientific misconduct, including falsification of research or outcomes, is taken seriously. Such instances, including breaches of copyright law, are reported to the relevant ethical bodies, such as the Committee for Ethics in Science at the Polish Academy of Sciences.

Access and Copyright

All articles accepted for publication, along with their abstracts, are made available on the journal’s website, promoting broad accessibility and dissemination of research. We do not charge any article processing charges or other publication fees. This Open Access approach aligns with the journal’s commitment to sharing scientific knowledge and findings with a wider audience.

Transactions on Aerospace Research provides immediate Open Access to its content under the Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. Authors who publish with this journal retain all copyrights and agree to make the submitted article available under the terms of the above-mentioned Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).

Authors must submit a declaration [TO JEST PLIK DOC o nazwie “TAR Authors Declaration”] that they agree with these publication terms, and that the submitted manuscript is original, written by the stated author(s), has not been published before, contains no unlawful statements, does not infringe the rights of others, is subject to copyright that is vested exclusively in the author (or copyrights belonging jointly to the indicated co-authors) and free of any third party rights, and that any necessary permissions to use other sources have been obtained by the author(s).

Handling Allegations of Research Misconduct

Transactions on Aerospace Research takes any and all allegations of research misconduct seriously. This includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism, citation manipulation, and data falsification/fabrication. Upon receiving an allegation, the journal follows COPE’s guidelines (or equivalent) to investigate and resolve the issue. The journal is committed to taking reasonable steps to prevent the publication of papers where research misconduct has occurred. In cases where misconduct is confirmed, the journal will take appropriate actions, which may include retraction of the article, correction notices, or other measures as deemed necessary.

Conflicts of Interest / Competing Interests

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest or competing interests that could influence the interpretation of their manuscript. The journal requires a statement regarding conflicts of interest from all authors, to be published alongside the manuscript. Editors and reviewers are also required to declare any potential conflicts of interest, and if necessary, recuse themselves from handling the manuscript.

In summary, Transactions on Aerospace Research maintains a rigorous and ethical approach to its publication process, from submission to review, ensuring the highest standards of scientific integrity and academic excellence.

Guidelines for Authors

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Language

Articles must be submitted in English.
American English is preferred. Papers written consistently in British English or another English variety (e.g. Australian English) are also accepted, if authors have such a clear preference. However, papers written in a mixture of spelling or grammar styles will not be accepted for publication.
Authors for whom English is not a native language should ensure that their submissions are edited for clarity and correct use of grammar and style.

Article Title

The title should be clear and concise, avoiding abbreviations and complex subordinate clauses.
The title must provide an accurate and comprehensive reflection of the article’s overall content.

Author(s) Information

The article title should be followed by the full names of the author(s).
Below the names, provide the name and full address of the institution(s) where the author(s) are affiliated.
Each author should be marked with superscript numbers alongside their names for corresponding institutional details.
The first author listed is assumed to be the primary contact for the publication.
Include the author(s)’ ORCID numbers.

The format should be as follows:

Name and Surname1*, ORCID 1: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
Name and Surname2**, ORCID 2: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX

*Department, Faculty, University, University Address
**Department, Faculty, University, University Address

Provide the authors’ full addresses below the institutional information.

Abstract

Each manuscript must include an abstract of 120 to 200 words.
The abstract should succinctly describe the objectives, methodology, type of experiments (if any), study groups (if any), and summarize the key findings and conclusions.
The abstract must provide an accurate and comprehensive reflection of the article’s overall content, including the concrete findings.

Keywords

Include a minimum of three keywords, with the first keyword representing the primary discipline of the work.

Abbreviations

Define each abbreviation upon its first appearance in the text. This applies separately to the abstract.

Mathematical Formulas

Use italics for mean variables and one or two-letter indices.
Use plain fonts for digits, physical units (m, sec., kg), constants (e, π, i), function names (sin, cos, tg, log, ln), and longer abbreviations in indices.
Distinguish between the digit “0” and the letter “O”, and between the variable “i” and the number “1”.
Clearly differentiate between the Latin letter “v” (u) and the Greek “v” (n) in print.
Number equations in round brackets, aligned to the right.
Do not use bold for Greek letters.

Text Formatting

Use Microsoft Word for Windows (Microsoft Office 2007 or higher).
Structure the article into logical sections: Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion, Summary.
The volume of the manuscript, including title, abstract, authors’ affiliations, acknowledgements and list of references, must not be less than 0.5 publisher sheets (1 publisher sheet = 40,000 characters with spaces or 3,000 cm² of illustrations) and should not exceed 16 typed pages in A4 format.

Images and Photographs

Create illustrations in programs like Corel Draw or Photoshop, with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.
Integrate illustrations into the text or as separate, labeled files, indicating their placement in the text.
Consistently number and title all tables, pictures, and photographs.
Attribute authorship for illustrations or provide appropriate citations.

Source of Funding

Detail the sources of funding and contributions from individuals, research centers, associations, etc., after the main text and before the bibliography.
For example: “This work was supported by research project No. 7 of T07C 006 12, funded by the State Committee for Scientific Research.”

References

Cite references in the text with Arabic numbers in square brackets, e.g. [1], [4–6].
Follow the Vancouver citation style for the bibliography. Authors are encouraged to seek out precise instructions via the following links: https://library.viu.ca/citing/vancouver
References should be listed together at the end of the paper; footnotes or endnotes should not be used for this purpose.
References should be arranged in numerical order according to the sequence of citations within the text.

Sample References

Journal Articles and Papers in Serial Publications

To cite an online journal article in the Vancouver Style, list the author’s name, the publication date, the title of the article, the journal name, volume, issue, the page range on which the article appears, and a DOI or URL.
For an article accessed in print, follow the same format and simply omit the DOI or URL. List the first six authors, followed by et al. If there are more than six authors, list the first six authors, followed by et al.

Journal Article Examples:

[3] DebRoy T, Wei HL, Zuback JS, Mukherjee T, Elmer JW, Milewski JO, et al. Additive manufacturing of metallic components – Process, structure and properties. Progress in Materials Science. 2018 Mar;92:112-224. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmatsci.2017.10.001.
[5] Ostash O, Uchanin V, Semenets O, Holovatyuk Y, Kovalchuk L, Derecha V. Evaluation of aluminium alloys degradation in aging aircraft. Research in Nondestructive evaluation. 2018;29(3):156-66
[9] Folusiak M, Swiderski K, Kobiera A, Lukasik B, Wolanski P. Numerical tools for three dimensional simulations of the rotating detonation engine in complex geometries. Journal of KONES. 2013;20(1):329-336. https://doi.org/10.5604/12314005.1136193.

Article in other language than English:

[1] Jouguet E. Sur l’onde explosive. CR Acad. Sci., 1913;156: 872-875. French.

Optional: Translation of article title, the language of the article is identified by the page numbers

[1] Jouguet E. [On the explosive wave]. Sur l’onde explosive. CR Acad. Sci., 1913;156: 872-875. French.

Textbooks and Monographs

[10] Sutton GP, Biblarz O. Rocket propulsion elements. 9th ed. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons; 2017.
[22] Acemoglu D. Introduction to Modern Economic Growth. Princeton: Princeton University Press; 2009.

(Note that there is no need to note the overall number of pages in a book. Only list page numbers if only that restricted range of pages is being cited)

Chapter Within a Book

[32] Forrest JL, Miller SA. Evidence-based decision making. In: Bowen DM, Pieren JA, editors. Darby and Walsh dental hygiene theory and practice. 5th ed. Maryland Heights: Elsevier; 2020. p. 25-33.

Individual Conference Papers/Papers in Compiled Proceedings/Collection of Works by Numerous Authors

[21] Wions T, Mills C. Structural Dynamics in Parallel Manipulation. Proc IDETC CIE. 2005;New Orleans, LA, September 10-13, 2005:ASME Paper No. DETC2005-99532.

Theses and Technical Reports

[1] Poe CC. Stress-Intensity Factor for A Cracked Sheet with riveted and Uniformly Spaced Stringers. Hampton, VA: NASA Langley Research Center; 1971. Technical report NASA TR R-358.

Homepage/Web site

[1] commission.europa.eu [Internet]. A European Green Deal: Striving to be the first climate-neutral continent; 2019 [cited 2019 Dec 27].
Available from: https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en.

Journal Title Abbreviations

Another characteristic of Vancouver style references is the use of journal title abbreviations rather than full titles. Journal title abbreviations are standardized and can be looked up in the Web of Science List of Journal Title Abbreviations (http://images.webofknowledge.com/images/help/WOS/C_abrvjt.html).

Citing references not originally published in English

When citing a reference published in a non-English language using the Latin alphabet, cite the original title in the original orthography (including diacritical marks). It is good practice to include an English translation of the title in square brackets.

When citing a reference published in a non-English language using a version of Cyrillic or another writing system, cite the original title in a recognized transcription system. It is good practice to include an English translation of the title in square brackets. The names of journals should be transliterated. The name of the publisher may be given in transliteration, or in a recognized English equivalent.

A translation in square brackets should NOT be given for the name of a journal or the name of a publisher.

For titles and names published in Russian, please use the BGN/PCGN transliteration system for Russian:

https://www.translitteration.com/transliteration/en/russian/bgn-pcgn/

For titles and names published in Ukrainian, please use the BGN/PCGN transliteration system for Ukrainian:

https://www.translitteration.com/transliteration/en/ukrainian/bgn-pcgn/

Examples:

[1] Yeger S. Proyektirovaniye samoletov [Aircraft Design]. 3rd ed. Moscow: Mashinostroyeniye; 1983. Russian.
[2] Balabuyev P. Koncepcija stvorennja suchasnyh reaktyvnyh regional’nyh pasazhyrs’kyh litakiv [Concept of Development of Up-to-date Jet Regional Passenger Aircraft] [PhD thesis]. [place unknown]: National Aerospace University “Kharkiv Aviation Institute”; 2020.
[3] Humennyu A, Buival L. Komponovka passazhirskogo salona samoleta HAI-90 [Capacity of KHAI-90 Aircraft Passenger Cabin]. Otkrytye Informacionnye I Kompjut Integrirovannye Tehnol. 2015;69:50-64.

By adhering to these guidelines, authors ensure their submissions align with the editorial standards of Transactions on Aerospace Research, facilitating a smooth publication process.