Each article is automatically checked for plagiarism.
We only accept articles that are based on our own research and written in our own words (i.e. original). Any reproduction without proper citation may be considered plagiarism by the editors of the proceedings.
Plagiarism takes various forms, which can be classified as:
- Literal copying;
- Paraphrasing;
- Self-plagiarism. Copying images or tables without proper formatting (links and/or quotation marks) and without obtaining the owner's consent to use them is also considered plagiarism.
Each submission is checked using the Crossref Similarity Check service, which allows editors to verify the originality of the author's work. No work can be completely original, and if the textual similarity is minor or non-critical (up to 10%), we may ask you to rephrase existing matches. In such cases, editors will follow COPE guidelines for any detected plagiarism.
Editors reserve the right to independently determine the format for informing the author of any violations found (either by description or by providing screenshots). Full reports of the review performed are not sent (this is contrary to international practice).
Procedure for assessing allegations of plagiarism in relation to published articles:
If we receive an allegation of plagiarism in a published article, we will investigate the situation thoroughly before deciding on further action. We are not obligated to discuss individual cases of suspected plagiarism with third parties and reserve the right not to take any further action if the complainant is anonymous or behaves inappropriately or threateningly towards the editors of Modern Science.
Manipulation of quotes.
When writing and submitting your work, you need to be aware of the following unethical citation practices:
- Excessive self-citations;
- Inappropriate quotes;
- Citations requested or enforced.
If you feel pressured to include a quote in your work, we recommend contacting the publisher directly - publishing@nemoros.cz
Duplicate publication.
The submitted article must be original and unpublished. Furthermore, it must not be submitted for publication elsewhere.
Falsification and manipulation of data.
Falsification or manipulation of data violates the integrity of research and constitutes unacceptable ethical behavior (falsification of research data). Image files must not be altered in any way that could lead to misinterpretation of the information.
If we have any doubts about the accuracy of the data provided by the authors, we may request the original information. If our investigation does not provide sufficient assurance about the veracity of the data, we reserve the right to reject the submission of the article and take further action in accordance with COPE guidelines.
Authorship.
We adhere to the International Council of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) authorship criteria, which define an author as a person who:
- made a significant contribution to the conception or design of the work or acquired, analyzed or interpreted data;
- wrote the draft or critically revised it for important intellectual content;
- participated in the final approval of the published version;
- agreed to be responsible for all aspects of the work and to ensure that questions regarding the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are properly investigated and resolved.
If a contributor does not meet all four ICMJE criteria, they should be listed in the acknowledgments.
AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors of an article. Our position on AI-assisted authorship is consistent with COPE's position.
Note: If a manuscript has multiple authors, the corresponding author must list each author's individual contribution. We use the CRediT taxonomy, which provides a list of types of author contributions with explanations. Such contributions must be listed in the "Covering Letter" form and submitted with the manuscript.
When determining authorship, please keep in mind that unethical practices that may lead to article retraction and more serious consequences (e.g. loss of author reputation, etc.) include:
Authorship type:
- Hidden authorship;
- Manipulation of the list of authors;
- Donated authorship.
We will use COPE guidelines to resolve authorship issues where possible. If the issue cannot be resolved with our involvement, we may ask the author's institution for assistance in resolving the situation.
Using artificial intelligence tools.
All use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools must be performed under human supervision and control. The following AI-assisted activities are permitted for authors in manuscript preparation:
- literary and text editing;
- assistance in collecting bibliographic sources and formatting them according to submission requirements;
- translation of the text of the article for publication purposes;
- editing or formatting visualizations based on existing research data or results.
Any use of AI for the creation or generation of materials must be listed in the Acknowledgements section with a description of its use and an appropriate indication of the AI tool used (name and version);
Other uses of AI, as defined in the STM Guidelines for the Use of AI in the Preparation of Scientific Manuscripts , are not permitted.
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The Editorial Board reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of using AI tools, as well as to reject submitted materials or take post-publication action against materials found to contain falsified or fraudulent AI-generated content.
Conflict of interest.
Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose potential conflicts of interest. Authors must disclose any circumstances that may have influenced their own research, the review process, or the publication of their work. Even if you are unsure whether a particular situation constitutes a conflict of interest, it is best to contact the editor or publisher before submitting your article.
If you believe that an editor may have a conflict of interest, please inform the publisher by email at reditel@nemoros.cz so that they can be excluded from reviewing your article.
An editor/editorial board member may also be excluded from the editorial process if they submit an article to a proceedings as an author or co-author.
We will use COPE guidelines to address conflict of interest issues.
Ethical aspects of research.
When writing an article, authors must follow relevant international and national procedures regarding:
- privacy rights;
- medical tests on humans and animals;
- protection of personal data;
- other generally accepted procedures valid at the time of submission of the article.
Articles describing research involving human participants and/or their data must include clear acknowledgement that informed consent to participate in the study was obtained.
For articles containing identifiable information about participants, written informed consent for the publication of this data must be obtained from the individuals concerned before the article is submitted.
Personal or identifying information that is not necessary for the study must be removed or sent anonymously unless its inclusion is essential to the integrity or scientific relevance of the study.
The Editorial Board reserves the right to request evidence of informed consent, including any other supporting materials relevant to the study.
Confidentiality .
Since the journal "Modern Science - Modern Science" uses a triple peer review process, we ask all parties to maintain confidentiality and not publish the names of the author and/or reviewer of the paper. It is essential that the author understands and ensures that his/her manuscript does not contain any information that would allow him/her to be identified. Please also ensure that your self-citations in the text of the paper do not contain personalized phrases with corresponding references, as this could identify you as the author.
Before sending documents to reviewers, the Editorial Board verifies whether all author and reviewer documents are anonymized.